Tens of Thousands Still in Dark After Storm Goretti Hits UK

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Tens of thousands remain without power in the UK as Storm Goretti unleashes snow, ice, rain, and strong winds. The chaos has prompted yellow weather warnings across most of the country, extending until Saturday afternoon. While the worst winds have subsided in the southwest, many still grapple with power outages.

The National Grid reports restoring power to nearly 170,000 properties, though 38,000 remain in the dark around southwest England. The situation continues to affect thousands in the West Midlands and over 200 properties in Wales. MP Noah Law cautions that the electricity problems in mid Cornwall might continue until Sunday.

Storm Goretti has been unlike any in recent memory, according to Cornwall Council, with emergency crews working tirelessly to clear debris and conduct repairs. The storm's wrath directly affected Tia White, a resident of St Buryan, as it blew off her home's roof and chimney.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for vast areas due to snow and ice. These regions include Scotland, the north of England, the East Midlands, and more. The amber warning for snow lifted on Friday morning, but disruptions linger.

Travel is in disarray, with flights, roads, and rail services severely affected. Heathrow experienced flight cancellations, and airports in Birmingham and East Midlands faced temporary closures. The disruption of rail services, including West Midlands Railway and East Midlands Railway, encourages passengers to plan ahead. Drivers should exercise caution on the roads due to the icy conditions.

Traffic Scotland has issued additional alerts, while the AA warns of sudden drops in visibility. Schools across the Midlands, Cornwall, and Wales remain closed, as do hundreds in Scotland, due to ongoing severe weather, reported the BBC.

Key Takeaways

• Storm Goretti causes extensive power outages and weather warnings in the UK.

• The National Grid manages to restore power to numerous areas, yet thousands remain impacted.

• Travel disruptions include flight cancellations, rail service suspensions, and icy roads.

Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2026-01-10