It is due to move across the county from the evening of Thursday 8 January through to the start of Friday 9 January, bringing freezing temperatures and predicated heavy snow.
The storm is expected to mainly affect the north of Warwickshire, impacting Nuneaton and Bedworth.
As heavy snow is being forecast it will likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions from Thursday night into Friday.
The following disruption can be expected, full details are available from the Met Office.
- Travel delays on roads are likely, stranding some vehicles and passengers
- Some delays and cancellations to rail and air travel are likely
- There is a good chance that some rural communities could become cut off
- Power cuts are likely and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected
- The Council’s waste collections teams will attempt to be provide a normal service delivery, if your bin has not been emptied on your scheduled collection day, it may be due to the weather conditions. Please leave your bin out until it is emptied
- The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated
Cllr Steve Hey, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources, said:
“We would advise all Borough residents to take extra care as Storm Goretti approaches.
“We suggest that people only make essential journeys and make sure they keep warm as temperatures fall, and if going outside take extra care when walking on icy roads and footpaths.
“We also strongly advise everyone to keep away from frozen watercourses, as walking on ice can prove to be extremely dangerous.’’