Where in Cornwall will be worst hit by Storm Goretti? Penzance - 80mph wind gust with rain forecast all day; Porthcurno - 79mph winds with rain until 1pm and from 5pm onwards; Hay

A powerful winter storm swept across the central and eastern United States, knocking out power and snarling travel during one of the busiest stretches of the holiday season.

The UK is braced for widespread heavy snowfall and strong winds as Storm Goretti moves across the country on Thursday. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and heavy winds in parts of England and Wales, alongside a number of yellow weather alerts spanning larges swathes of the UK.

A series of storms is expected to bring rain to Redding and the Sacramento Valley, ending a four-week tule fog. Snow levels will remain at higher altitudes, but holiday travelers should prepare for slick roads and potentially snowy mountain passes.

Amid some of the highest tides seen in decades, the Humboldt Grange opened its doors to people seeking respite as rough weather hits the entire North Coast.