Amber weather warnings across UK as Storm Goretti threatens heavy snowfall
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Storm Goretti is forecast to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds to the UK, prompting amber weather warnings across Wales, the Midlands, and parts of South Yorkshire. The Met Office warns of a potential risk to life due to the storm, which is expected to arrive from the southwest on Thursday, bringing up to 30cm of snow in some areas and wind gusts reaching 90mph in exposed locations. The amber warnings, in effect from Thursday evening into Friday morning, indicate a high likelihood of travel delays, road closures, power cuts, and disruption to mobile phone services. National Highways has also issued an amber warning for snow in the West and East Midlands, advising of difficult driving conditions. The Met Office describes Storm Goretti as a "multi-hazard event" with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow expected.
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