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On the evening of the 8th local time, storm “Goretti” landed in the UK. Currently, various parts of the UK have issued warnings for snowfall, high winds, rainfall, and freezing weather, and “traffic interruptions and dangerous travel conditions” are expected. A rare red high wind warning has been issued for parts of south-west England. The British Meteorological Service said that within a few hours, Cornwall and parts of the Isles of Scilly were hit by strong winds, which could endanger lives. The red warning lasts from 16:00 to 23:00. Dozens of schools in Cornwall closed early that day due to the storm. British Railways said trains in Cornwall will stop operating at 18:00 on the same day. The British government has issued two emergency alerts to the mobile phones of residents in the affected areas, covering around 500,000 people. Additionally, a yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for most of Scotland and north-east England, while the West Midlands and parts of Wales have issued an amber warning for snowfall. Additionally, Jersey weather forecasters have issued a red weather warning, while Guernsey residents are being urged to stay home.

Zhitongcaijing·01/08/2026 19:41:06
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On the evening of the 8th local time, storm “Goretti” landed in the UK. Currently, various parts of the UK have issued warnings for snowfall, high winds, rainfall, and freezing weather, and “traffic interruptions and dangerous travel conditions” are expected. A rare red high wind warning has been issued for parts of south-west England. The British Meteorological Service said that within a few hours, Cornwall and parts of the Isles of Scilly were hit by strong winds, which could endanger lives. The red warning lasts from 16:00 to 23:00. Dozens of schools in Cornwall closed early that day due to the storm. British Railways said trains in Cornwall will stop operating at 18:00 on the same day. The British government has issued two emergency alerts to the mobile phones of residents in the affected areas, covering around 500,000 people. Additionally, a yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for most of Scotland and north-east England, while the West Midlands and parts of Wales have issued an amber warning for snowfall. Additionally, Jersey weather forecasters have issued a red weather warning, while Guernsey residents are being urged to stay home.