Storm Goretti brings chaos to UK as heavy winds and snow batter the country. The storm, which has been described as a "multi-hazard event," has left thousands without power, with over 40,000 properties in the southwest region affected. Winds of nearly 100mph were recorded, forcing schools to close and disrupting travel plans.
The National Grid reported that around 0.21% of British customers were without power, but engineers are working hard to reconnect them as quickly as possible. Despite this, many people are still struggling to get by without electricity, with some areas experiencing prolonged outages.
Snowfall was also widespread, with forecasters predicting up to 15cm in parts of Scotland and England. The lowest overnight temperature recorded was -13.3C in Aberdeenshire, while gusts of over 99mph were seen on the Isles of Scilly – the highest since 1991.
Travel disruption is widespread, with dozens of schools closed across the Midlands and Wales due to snow and ice warnings. At least 69 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport, affecting over 9,000 passengers. Rail services are also affected, with many lines closed or severely disrupted.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice covering large parts of England and Wales from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday. A separate warning is in place for Scotland, where the East and West Midlands will be affected from 2am to 3pm on Sunday.
A further storm is expected to hit the country on Sunday, with forecasters predicting more snow and ice across northern England and swaths of Scotland. The combination of melting snow and rain could increase the flood risk for some areas in the coming days.
As the storm continues to batter the UK, many are left to wonder how they will cope without power or electricity. The impact of Storm Goretti is being felt far and wide, with travel disruption, school closures, and power outages causing widespread chaos.
The National Grid reported that around 0.21% of British customers were without power, but engineers are working hard to reconnect them as quickly as possible. Despite this, many people are still struggling to get by without electricity, with some areas experiencing prolonged outages.
Snowfall was also widespread, with forecasters predicting up to 15cm in parts of Scotland and England. The lowest overnight temperature recorded was -13.3C in Aberdeenshire, while gusts of over 99mph were seen on the Isles of Scilly – the highest since 1991.
Travel disruption is widespread, with dozens of schools closed across the Midlands and Wales due to snow and ice warnings. At least 69 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport, affecting over 9,000 passengers. Rail services are also affected, with many lines closed or severely disrupted.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice covering large parts of England and Wales from midday on Friday until midday on Saturday. A separate warning is in place for Scotland, where the East and West Midlands will be affected from 2am to 3pm on Sunday.
A further storm is expected to hit the country on Sunday, with forecasters predicting more snow and ice across northern England and swaths of Scotland. The combination of melting snow and rain could increase the flood risk for some areas in the coming days.
As the storm continues to batter the UK, many are left to wonder how they will cope without power or electricity. The impact of Storm Goretti is being felt far and wide, with travel disruption, school closures, and power outages causing widespread chaos.
I mean, who needs 100mph winds and -13.3C temps? 
And to think schools are closed and flights got cancelled... what's next? 
I'm trying to stay safe indoors with my laptop and a power bank, but I can already imagine the aftermath - flooded streets, ruined crops, and more people stuck without electricity 
. At least it'll be interesting to see how the UK recovers from this...
I'm not buying that 0.21% figure on the National Grid's customers without power thing... seems like a tiny number considering how many people are affected. How did they come up with that exact number? Did they conduct some sort of survey or get stats from their own records? 
Shouldn't it be higher than just 0.21%? 
?! I mean, I know it's not all bad – the views of snow-covered landscapes are pretty breathtaking, but seriously, 40k properties without power? That's just... a lot 
. And hey, at least the engineers are working hard to get everyone back on the grid, right? That's some good ol' fashioned British ingenuity in action 
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. Yeah, we've come a long way since then! 
Ugh, another big storm hitting the UK! 40k properties affected by power outages? That's crazy 
. And the snowfall? Up to 15cm in Scotland alone? 
. The travel disruption is massive, with schools closed and flights cancelled left and right 
. And now they're expecting another storm on Sunday? That's just harsh 
), it breaks my heart to see all this chaos caused by Mother Nature 
. Can't wait for the sun to come out again 
and things to go back to normal!
... I mean, who needs that much snow in the first place? 
... like, 0.21% of customers without electricity is kinda a big deal, right? 
And can we talk about the schools closing due to travel disruptions? That's just cruel 
. And those flights getting cancelled? Forget about it! 
... at least they're keeping passengers safe, right? 
But seriously, how are all these engineers gonna get everything back up and running in time? 
.
! And I feel bad for those schools that had to close – I mean, who needs homework when you've got snow and ice outside? 
). And I'm sure those travel cancellations are no picnic... but hey, at least you get to enjoy some extra time on the couch playing video games 
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. Still, can we please just have one day without any weather-related news? My brain's getting tired from all this storm talk 
...
. I mean, I get it, the grid is a mess and some people are struggling without power, but do we really need to freak out about it on social media? It's just snow and wind, right? 
. and wow, 99mph winds?! thats crazy! 
i wonder if its like, super dark everywhere now? is it snowy where u r? 
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? it feels like the entire country is stuck in time 
any good news is that the engineers are working hard to reconnect people 
fingers crossed for them!
. It's already affecting people's daily plans and stuff 
. Hope everyone stays safe out there 
!
& fingers crossed for the engineers to get everything back online ASAP 
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️. And the schools getting closed? That's gotta be super tough for parents and kids alike 
. On the bright side, at least they're working hard to reconnect people ASAP