Storm Goretti Tracker: 10-Question Expert Weather Quiz. Did You Survive the 100mph Gusts?

Описание: The UK and Northern Europe are currently picking up the pieces after the devastating arrival of Storm Goretti. Developing into a powerful "weather bomb" over the Atlantic, the storm made landfall yesterday, 8 January 2026, bringing record-breaking winds and torrential rain that have left thousands without power. In this video, we test your knowledge of this historic weather event with an expert 10-question quiz.

The Impact of Storm Goretti Naming honours for this particular system went to Meteo France, but the effects were felt most severely across the South West of England and Wales. Yesterday morning, Goretti officially made landfall in Cornwall, where a Rare Red Weather Warning—the highest level possible—was issued by the Met Office. Wind speeds reached a staggering 100 mph at the Needles, causing widespread structural damage and a total grounded status for the flight sector, with major hubs like Heathrow and Bristol seeing hundreds of cancellations.

What’s Inside This Quiz? We have compiled 10 questions to see how much you know about the science and the statistics of this storm:

The Naming Process: Which European agency was responsible for naming "Goretti"?

The Data: What was the peak wind gust recorded on British soil yesterday?

The Aftermath: We look at the flooding in Wales, where over 100 mm of rain fell in less than 12 hours, and the massive pressure drop at the storm's centre.

The Future: Do you know which name is next on the 2025/26 storm list?

Why This Storm Was Different Meteorologists noted the rapid "explosive cyclogenesis" of Goretti, with central pressure plummeting to 950 hPa. This resulted in a "Sting Jet" phenomenon, which is the primary cause of the high wind damage that downed power lines and trees across the southern counties. While the storm is now moving toward Scandinavia, the cleanup operation is expected to take weeks.

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Test your knowledge: Grab a pen—can you score a perfect 10/10 on the Goretti stats?

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