A rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for “dangerous” winds in the South West while other parts of the country experienced heavy snow, high tides and torrential rain.

placeholder image — A rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for “dangerous” winds in the South West while other parts of the country experienced heavy snow, high tides and torrential rain.

In Pictures: Storm Goretti batters Britain with snow, wind and rain

By Staff reporter

Published 9th Jan 2026, 14:44 GMT

Updated 9th Jan 2026, 14:55 GMT

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There were life-threatening conditions in Norfolk where the risk from high tides led to the demolition of properties close to the cliff edge.

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There were life-threatening conditions in Norfolk where the risk from high tides led to the demolition of properties close to the cliff edge.

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