[PHOTOS] Heavy Snowfall from Storm Goretti Buries European Cities with Deep Powder - SnowBrains

"Britain's Met Office issued a "rare" red wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall in Southwestern England, which is its highest level of alert. Red weather warnings are issued when the forecaster considers it to be "very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies, and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure.""

"Winds are expected to gust as high as 100 mph in some regions, with many local authorities asking residents to stay inside and work from home. The storm has caused schools to close, and transportation across Europe has been disrupted. The United Kingdom's National Rail said train services will be impacted over the next two days, and called on people to avoid travel unless necessary."

Storm Goretti is set to impact parts of northwest Europe including the UK, France, and Germany with heavy snow, strong winds, and rain. A rare red wind warning covers the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall, signaling a very likely risk to life and major disruption to travel and energy supplies. Gusts may reach 100 mph in some areas, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay indoors and work from home. Schools have closed and transport systems face interruptions, with rail services warned of multi-day impacts and numerous flights canceled.

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