Red weather warning issued for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly as Storm Goretti hits

The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly from 4pm to 11pm, citing gusts up to 100mph and a risk to life; Storm Goretti is described as a multi-hazard event with snow possible in parts of the UK.

A rare red warning for wind has been issued for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for Thursday evening. The alert runs from 4pm until 11pm and the forecaster warned of rapidly increasing winds with gusts reported up to 100mph. The Met Office described the storm, named Storm Goretti, as a "multi-hazard event" and also issued warnings for snow, rain and ice in other areas. Forecasts included substantial snowfall in places alongside the high winds. Key facts: - The Met Office issued a red wind warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for 4pm–11pm, warning of gusts up to 100mph and a reported risk to life from flying debris. - Storm Goretti is described as a multi-hazard event, with forecasts indicating up to about 30cm of snow on higher ground in some areas. - Separate amber and yellow warnings cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, South Yorkshire and the south coast, with 10–15cm of snow likely across some warning areas and gusts up to 60mph on the south coast. Summary: The red warning signals a high likelihood of very dangerous conditions and the possibility of significant disruption and harm in the affected coastal areas. Undetermined at this time.