Heads up, it might get a little wild this Thursday, January 8, 2026! Storm Goretti is heading straight from westerly Brittany and will hit Île-de-France starting from mid-afternoon. Météo-France has issued an orange wind alert, which will be active from 9 PM this Thursday and until Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8 AM.
The day promises to be gray and rainy, with temperatures on the rise. No more snow: the flakes have given way to rain as the mercury climbs. It was already 6°C in the early morning, and thermometers will rise up to 10°C in early evening, right when the gusts will pick up.
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According to Météo-France, the night from Thursday to Friday will be the most tumultuous, with winds reaching up to “95 km/h over large areas and 100 km/h locally”. On Friday morning, the wind will remain strong, accompanied by rain and temperatures between 5°C and 7°C.
Severe disruptions to rail traffic starting Thursday evening
A direct consequence of this windy episode: many disruptions are expected on the railway network. The SNCF has announced the suspension of several lines starting Thursday evening. Trains from Paris to Lisieux to Caen to Cherbourg, from Paris to L'Aigle to Argentan to Granville, as well as from Caen to Granville to Rennes will come to a halt starting at 7 PM.
The same scenario applies for the lines connecting Paris to Rouen and Le Havre.
, interrupted from 2 a.m.. Travelers are also encouraged to postpone their trips and to regularly check traffic information before heading to the station.🔴 TEMPETE GORETTI 💨 JEUDI 08 ET VENDREDI 09 JANVIER@meteofrance place la Normandie en alerte vents violents à partir de jeudi 19h, avec des rafales pouvant atteindre jusqu’à 140km/h.
— SNCF NOMAD TRAIN (@train_nomad) January 7, 2026
Afin de garantir la sécurité des voyageurs et du personnel, @SNCFReseau a décidé de suspendre… pic.twitter.com/EslBXvI0ct
Increased Vigilance and Possible Safety Measures
The Goretti storm isn't just affecting Île-de-France. Starting at 3 PM this Thursday, the entire western quarter of France is under orange wind alert. The department of Manche will even be under red alert starting at 9 PM, indicating a particularly violent episode.
In Paris and its suburbs, local authorities may take precautionary measures, such as temporarily closing parks, gardens, and cemeteries. Authorities also recommend limiting travel, securing objects that could fly away, and avoiding wooded areas during the night.