Storm Goretti swept across Cornwall on the night of the 8th of January
Strong winds lashed the coast, heavy rain soaked already saturated ground, and the sea turned hostile, with waves crashing over exposed promenades and harbour walls.
In several coastal towns, people woke to debris on roads and many fallen trees. Drivers faced delays where fallen trees and branches and surface water made conditions difficult, particularly on smaller rural routes. Public transport was also affected in places, with knock-on disruption to bus and rail services as the storm passed through. Emergency crews were kept busy dealing with weather-related call-outs, though serious injuries were thankfully avoided.
Many roads in Cornwall were blocked by fallen trees.
Power cuts were reported in a handful of more remote areas, leaving some homes without electricity for several hours while engineers waited for conditions to ease before carrying out repairs. Farmers have also begun assessing damage to land and livestock after intense rainfall caused pockets of localised flooding.
Although the worst of Storm Goretti has now moved on, the aftermath remains. Coastal businesses are checking for damage, and residents are being urged to stay cautious, especially near cliffs and shorelines, as unsettled weather and strong gusts are expected to linger for a while yet.
