Winter storm slams UK and France, disrupting travel and leaving tens of thousands without power
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Key Points:
- Storm Goretti caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions across northern France and southern England, with wind gusts up to 99 mph recorded in the Isles of Scilly and over 57,000 homes without power in parts of the UK.
- The storm collided with Arctic air, bringing heavy snow to northern UK regions, leading to school closures and significant challenges for transportation, including disruptions to rail services and airports.
- In France, strong winds caused power outages affecting around 320,000 homes mainly in Normandy, with regional train services suspended and high wind gusts reaching 132 mph.
- Central and Eastern Europe experienced severe cold spells and heavy snowfall, causing traffic disruptions, flight delays, and cancellations, with Germany halting long-distance
