England - United Kingdom   2026-01-08   Thursday   50.73N, -1.16W

Ryde

England - 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: 2026-01-08T09:24+00:00

Information on update: Warning area extending east along the south coast of England and the Gower Peninsula. 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. Depending on the exact track of Storm Goretti, there is a chance that the Isles of Scilly and south and west Cornwall could experience a short period of exceptionally strong northwesterly winds, with gusts potentially of 80-100 mph. 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