Somerset - United Kingdom   2026-01-08   Thursday   50.93N, -2.91W

Ilminster

Somerset - United Kingdom
2026-01-08

Storm Goretti will bring a spell of strong winds later on Thursday and through Thursday night, which may lead to some disruption: UPDATED

Issue date: 2026-01-08T13:56+00:00

Information on update: Warning area updated to pull it further north across Wales and further inland across England. Further details have also been updated to reflect latest warnings. As Storm Goretti approaches, winds will strengthen through Thursday afternoon, with the strongest spell of winds during Thursday evening, with peak gusts of 50-60 mph likely fairly widely, and 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. Storm Goretti is expected to produce a swathe of exceptionally strong winds across the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall with short period where winds are expected to suddenly jump to gust 80-100 mph or more - a separate Red warning has been issued for this. Winds will gradually ease from the west through the early hours of Friday. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings