Storm Goretti Hits UK and France
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jan 09, 2026
The severe winter storm, Storm Goretti, caused significant disruptions to infrastructure and services in the United Kingdom and France, leading to power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and widespread travel delays. This event will likely have a negative, albeit temporary, impact on the utility and transportation sectors in these countries, potentially increasing operational costs and affecting short-term economic activity.
Storm Goretti, a low-pressure system, swept across the United Kingdom and France, bringing high winds, rain, and snow. In the United Kingdom, over 57,000 homes and businesses lost power, and travel was severely disrupted across England, Scotland, and Wales, with over 250 schools closed in Scotland. The United Kingdom — Met Office issued a rare red weather warning. In France, strong winds battered the northwestern region, knocking out power to about 380,000 homes, primarily in Normandy, and suspending regional train services. Électricité de France, the national power grid operator, and France — Météo-France were actively involved in managing the crisis. Additionally, a cold spell affected Central and Eastern Europe, causing traffic disruptions and flight cancellations in the Czech Republic and Germany, where Deutsche Bank halted long-distance rail services and two fatalities were reported due to weather-related accidents.
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