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Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the UK
Storm Goretti may bring 5-30 cm of snow with strong winds, causing travel delays, power cuts, and isolated communities, warns the Met Office.
- On Thursday evening , the Met Office issued an 18-hour yellow snow warning from 6pm until midday Friday as Storm Goretti, named by Meteo France, brings heavy snow and strong winds to parts of the UK.
- A deep area of low pressure is forecast to bring rain turning to snow and strong winds, with Meteo France naming the system Goretti and strongest winds over northern France while the south of the UK feels the effects.
- Forecasters say some areas may receive 5-10 cm of snow, with up to 20 cm on higher ground, and gusts of 50-60 mph, reaching 70 mph around exposed coasts, according to the Met Office.
- The Met Office advised people to plan routes, check for delays and pack essentials as transport disruption may strand motorists and passengers, with possible power cuts and mobile coverage loss.
- The UKHSA has extended amber cold-health alerts for England until Sunday, and forecasters warn the exact storm track remains uncertain, with warnings likely to be amended.
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