"Storm Goretti is expected to bring a wintry blast to the United Kingdom on Friday, according to British weather authorities. The UK's nationwide meteorological service, the Met Office, said parts of the UK will see as much as 30 centimeters (almost 12 inches) of snow. Winds of up to 160 kilometers (99 miles) per hour are also in the forecast."
"A rare red warning for Cornwall in England's southwest "Storm Goretti will be a multi-hazard event, with the most significant impacts from snow in parts of Wales and the Midlands and the every strong winds in the far South West, though heavy rain in some parts of Wales and East Anglia also has the potential to bring disruption to many," Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said."
"The Met Office went as far as issuing a rare red warning for southwest England with "violent gusts" lashing the city of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. A red warning signifies that dangerous conditions are expected and people in the affected area should take immediate action for their safety. The BBC has described the Storm Goretti system as a "weather bomb" a storm that develops rapidly, with air pressure plunging at its center."
Storm Goretti will produce heavy snow, very strong winds, and heavy rain across the UK and nearby countries. The Met Office forecasts up to 30 centimeters of snow in parts of the UK and wind gusts reaching 160 km/h, prompting a rare red warning for southwest England. Significant impacts are expected from snow across Wales and the Midlands, with the strongest winds in the far southwest and possible heavy rain in Wales and East Anglia. Red warnings indicate dangerous conditions requiring immediate action. The system already brought snow to France and the Netherlands, causing airport cancellations, road bans, suspended buses, and major traffic jams.
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