Strong winds forecast for the Channel Islands
BBCStrong winds and heavy rain has been forecasted for the Channel Islands from Thursday.
The Met Office said Storm Goretti's strongest winds would be expected for the Channel Islands and northern France with gusts of 70-90mph (112-144km/h) "for a short while".
Jersey Met said the Channel Islands should expect severe gale-force winds varying between F6 to F9 - with stronger winds over the sea. It said winds of F7 would be expected by dawn on Friday.
The weather department said it wanted to "reassure islanders that the situation is being closely monitored".
It added that people would be updated with advice "as the forecast becomes more certain".
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