Storm Goretti, warning for wind
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Trees have come down, roads are blocked and tens of thousands of properties are without power across Cornwall as Storm Goretti sweeps through. Widespread disruption has hit as expected across the county as strong winds spread throughout the evening during Storm Goretti, with speeds of up to 100mph predicted.
The Met Office warns of "dangerous stormy winds" in the south-west of England on Thursday evening - all trains have been cancelled in Cornwall from 18:00.
Live webcam footage shows Storm Goretti battering Britain with terrifying 100mph winds as the government issued urgent mobile alerts warning of 'danger to life'
More than 45,000 properties are without power across Cornwall this evening as Storm Goretti brings powerful winds with gusts reaching up to 100mph. The current map presented by National Grid is showing more than 60 locations affected with hundreds of homes in each area without power.
THOUSANDS of phones have pinged with an Emergency Alert as a rare red weather warning was issued ahead of Storm Goretti. Brits on the South West coast have been warned 100mph wind could send
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather alert due to extreme winds brought by Storm Goretti. The highest gust speed as a result of Storm Goretti is currently 99mph, the Met Office said. It was recorded at St Mary’s Airport on the Isles of Scilly,
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Early school closures in Cornwall due to Storm Goretti
Cornwall is bracing for Storm Goretti this evening, with schools, businesses, and local authorities taking precautionary measures to ensure
Great Western Railway has confirmed that trains between Exeter and Okehampton and Exeter and Barnstaple are to be suspended from 6pm due to weather concerns. The train operator has advised that passengers should travel earlier and not attempt to travel late this afternoon through to the evening today.