A rare red-level weather warning for dangerous and violent winds has been issued by the UK Met Office for southwest England, as Storm “Goretti” is expected to bring wind speeds of up to 160 km/h.
The warning particularly affects Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
According to forecasts, parts of these areas will be hit by extremely strong winds lasting two to three hours, while exposed locations may experience peak gusts of 130–160 km/h or higher.
Authorities are warning of structural damage, very large waves, flying debris posing a serious risk to life, power outages, and widespread disruption to public transport.
A red warning indicates exceptionally dangerous weather conditions, urging residents to take immediate action to protect themselves.
The Met Office emphasized that there is a serious risk to life, with major disruptions expected to travel, electricity supply, and widespread damage to property and infrastructure, strongly advising people to avoid all non-essential travel.
The storm, named by the French meteorological service Météo-France, has been described as a multi-hazard weather event.
In addition to extreme winds, heavy snowfall is also forecast, with up to 30 centimeters of snow expected in some parts of the United Kingdom.
