The UK is still reeling from the impact of Storm Goretti, which brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to most parts of the country this past week. But here's where it gets controversial... While the storm has passed, warnings for snow, ice, rain, and wind remain in place for the remainder of the weekend, with some areas still struggling with power outages. The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for wind in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with wind speeds of up to 99mph (159km/h) recorded. This has led to a tragic incident in the Mawgan area of Helston, where a man was killed when a tree fell onto his caravan. The storm has been described as one of the most severe in the county's living memory, with crews working around the clock to clear fallen trees and carry out emergency repairs. The National Grid is working tirelessly to restore power, with over 20,000 properties still without electricity, particularly in the south-west of England. The new amber warning in Scotland warns of the potential impact on both road and rail networks, with power cuts likely and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, also at risk. Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has advised people in affected areas to consider delaying journeys and working from home where possible. The Met Office predicts that the UK will be saying goodbye to the really cold weather next week, with temperatures of between 9C and 11C expected in the south and about 6-8C elsewhere. But will the power outages and travel disruptions be a thing of the past? And what will the impact be on the transport network? These are the questions that remain as the UK continues to recover from the impact of Storm Goretti.
