Storm Goretti: Red warning issued for parts of South West

The Met Office upgraded an amber weather warning to red for parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as Storm Goretti arrives, warning of peak gusts of 80–100 mph and heavy snow in places.

Storm Goretti is affecting the UK and the Met Office has raised a weather warning from amber to red for parts of the South West of England. The red warning covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and is in force from 4pm until midnight. The Met Office described Goretti as a "multi-hazard event," reporting peak gusts of 80–100 mph in exposed areas and the possibility of heavy snow in parts of the country. Officials also reported very large waves and warned of dangerous coastal conditions. Key points: - The Met Office upgraded an amber warning to a red warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for the period 4pm to midnight. - The storm was described as a "multi-hazard event," with peak gusts of 80–100 mph possible in exposed areas and up to 30cm of snow reported as possible in places. - Very large waves and dangerous coastal conditions were reported as part of the impacts of the storm. - A broader yellow warning remained in force beyond the red-warning period, reported to continue until Friday morning. Summary: The red upgrade indicates a concentrated period of very strong winds and hazardous coastal conditions for the affected South West areas, with officials reporting both heavy snow in places and violent gusts in exposed locations. The red warning is timed from 4pm to midnight, and the broader yellow warning is reported to stay in place until Friday morning.