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Storm Goretti causes widespread disruption in Europe
Storm Goretti has caused significant disruption across Europe.
In France, strong winds reached up to 216 km/h, causing power outages for 380,000 households and school closures in 30 regions.
In Britain, tens of thousands of homes lost power, and schools were closed in Scotland and parts of central England.
The UK's Met Office issued a rare red wind alert for some areas and an amber snow warning for others.
In Germany, heavy snow and strong winds led to school closures and transport delays.
The storm has also been linked to at least eight deaths in Europe, including one in Albania.
Authorities across affected regions have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Storm Goretti causes widespread disruption in France, Britain, Germany, and Albania with strong winds and heavy snow.
In France, 380,000 households lost power, and wind gusts reached up to 216 km/h, leading to school closures and transport suspensions.
In Britain, 65,000 households experienced power outages, and the Met Office issued a rare red wind alert and an amber snow warning.
Germany faced heavy snow and strong winds, resulting in school closures and significant transport delays.
The storm has been linked to at least eight deaths in Europe, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel.
- Who
- Storm Goretti, Met Office, Enedis, SNCF, National Grid, Deutsche Bahn
- What
- Widespread disruption due to strong winds, heavy snow, and power outages
- Where
- France, Britain, Germany, Albania
- When
- January 8-9, 2026
- Why
- Storm Goretti bringing extreme weather conditions
Key facts
- Storm Name
- Storm Goretti
- Affected Regions
- France, Britain, Germany, Albania
- Wind Gusts in France
- Up to 216 km/h
- Power Outages in France
- 380,000 households
- Power Outages in Britain
- 65,000 households
- Expected Snowfall in Britain
- Up to 30 cm
- Wind Alert in Britain
- Red wind alert for Isles of Scilly and Cornwall
- School Closures
- Northern France, Scotland, parts of central England, Hamburg, Bremen
- Transport Disruptions
- Train services suspended in France, Britain, and Germany
- Expected Temperature Drop in Germany
- As low as -20°C
Timeline
North Africa's heat wave fueled European storms and dust.
UK braced for unseasonable gales, spawning Storm Goretti.
Goretti's birth: heavy rain, strong winds predicted.
Europe grapples with power cuts, school closures, eight dead.
Storm Goretti's fury leaves chaos in its wake.
Quotes
Marc Chappuis
Manche prefect
“The storm’s strength, which tore off roofs and uprooted trees, was 'exceptional'”
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Deutsche Bahn spokesperson
Spokesperson for the state-owned German railway company
“So far, we have been able to avoid situations where passengers are left stranded on the open track for long periods of time”
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Sources
UK weather alert: Met Office issues amber warning as Storm Goretti brings strong winds and heavy snow
Storm Goretti blacks out homes and disrupts travel across northern Europe
Widespread power cuts, travel disrupted as Storm Goretti hammers northern Europe
Storm Goretti Live Tracker: List Of School Closures As UK Battles Heavy Snowstorm And Blizzard
Storm Goretti knocks out power, disrupts travel across UK and France
Storm Goretti lashes Europe, cripples power and transport; rare red wind alert in Britain
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