- A rare red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for "dangerous, stormy" winds, with Storm Goretti expected to bring gusts of 80-100mph to parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly from 4pm to 11pm on Thursday.
- Red weather warnings are reserved for “very dangerous weather with a high level of certainty” and a “very likely” risk to life.
- The warning issued on Thursday says people should expect damage to buildings and homes, very large waves, flying debris, power cuts and public transport cancellations.
- Storm Goretti is a "multi-hazard event", prompting various weather warnings across the UK for snow, wind, rain, and ice.
- An amber warning for snow is in effect from Thursday evening until Friday morning for parts of Wales, the Midlands, and South Yorkshire, with 10-15cm of snow expected, potentially cutting off rural communities.
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