Fresh amber warnings have been issued as it is feared Storm Goretti could wreak havoc on Thursday with a possibility of snow, strong winds and heavy rain. The amber warning of snow will come into effect at 8pm on Thursday and will stay in place untill 9am on Friday. The other amber warning of wind will impact Isles of Scilly and parts of Cornwall on Thursday evening between 5pm and 11pm, with peak gusts potentially of 80-90 mph in exposed areas.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Storm Goretti will be a multi-hazard event, with the most significant impacts from snow in parts of Wales and the Midlands, though rain and strong winds also have the potential to bring disruption to many. Goretti will bring snow on its northern edge, this most likely over Wales and the Midlands. Here accumulations of 5-10 cm are likely widely, with 15-25 cm in some places, especially hills, and perhaps up to 30 cm very locally. An Amber warning has been issued where the greatest risk of disruption is likely on Thursday night into Friday morning, though updates may be required as confidence increases in the exact track of Storm Goretti.”
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