Overview
- Devon and Cornwall Police said a man in his 50s was found dead in a caravan in the Mawgan area of Helston after a tree fell during Thursday night’s peak, with the death not treated as suspicious and a file for the coroner being prepared.
- The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning for parts of the South West as Storm Goretti brought gusts up to 99mph, causing danger to life and widespread damage.
- About 27,000 properties in the South West remained without power on Saturday morning, with thousands more affected in the Midlands as engineers worked to restore supplies.
- Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place into Sunday, and forecasters warn that melting snow combined with rain could elevate flood risk and prolong transport disruption.
- St Michael’s Mount reported roughly 80–100 trees felled and some structural damage, with staff estimating a three‑month immediate clean‑up and up to 18 months for full regeneration.