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Following the impact of Storm Goretti, various parts of the UK remain under warnings for snow, ice, rain, and strong winds for the rest of the weekend. These alerts, issued by the Met Office, cover Northern Ireland, Scotland, and regions in the north and Midlands of England. Forecasters anticipate that these adverse weather conditions will begin to improve by early next week, bringing milder temperatures to the affected areas.
In Scotland, a previously issued yellow warning for snow and ice has been elevated to amber status. This enhanced warning is in effect from 3:00 am on Sunday until 2:00 pm on Monday, mainly impacting central and north-eastern parts of the country. The amber warning highlights the potential for significant disruption to road and rail services, while the Met Office also advises that power outages and interruptions to mobile phone networks are likely to occur.
Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has urged residents in the impacted regions to delay travel plans and work from home if possible. She emphasized the importance of preparedness, stating, “The conditions will inevitably impact the transport network, so it is vital that people and communities continue to plan ahead to ensure they stay safe.”
Storm Goretti brought widespread heavy snow, ice, and strong winds across the UK during the past week. On the storm’s arrival day, Thursday, the Met Office issued a rare red warning for wind in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, where winds reached speeds of up to 99 mph (159 km/h). Tragically, a fatality occurred when a tree fell onto a caravan in the Mawgan area of Helston. Cornwall Council described the storm as “one of the most severe” the county has experienced “in living memory,” with emergency teams working continuously to clear debris and make urgent repairs. Power outages have also persisted, with the National Grid reporting over 20,000 properties without electricity, particularly in the South West of England. Efforts to restore power remain ongoing, and nearly 170,000 properties have already had electricity reinstated. The severe weather led to the closure of hundreds of schools due to travel difficulties. Looking ahead, the Met Office expects temperatures to rise next week, signalling an end to the extreme cold, with southern parts of the UK seeing temperatures around 9 to 11°C and slightly cooler conditions between 6 and 8°C elsewhere
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