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Goretti Unleashes Fury: Europe Faces Hurricane Winds, Snow
9 Jan
Summary
- Storm Goretti brings hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and disruptive snow.
- Red alerts issued for Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, and northern France.
- Flight cancellations and train suspensions impact travel across Europe.
Winter Storm Goretti is set to batter northern Europe with hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and significant snowfall. Red alerts have been issued for areas including Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and northern France, where gusts could reach 160 kilometers per hour. This powerful storm is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions across the continent.
The storm's arrival follows a severe Arctic blast that had already strained resources, leading to shortages of de-icing fluid and travel chaos at airports like Amsterdam's Schiphol. Airlines such as Lufthansa are already canceling flights, and train services in Normandy have been suspended due to the extreme weather conditions.
As Goretti moves through the region, areas in Germany and the UK are anticipating substantial snowfall, with up to 20 centimeters forecast in some parts of Germany and 25 centimeters possible in Wales and the Midlands. Amber warnings for wind and snow have also been issued for the Netherlands, highlighting the extensive impact of this multihazard event.
