Weather updates – 8 January 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – RED WIND WARNING
Jersey Met has issued a RED wind warning as Storm Goretti approaches.
Expect very strong winds and heavy rain this evening into Friday morning, with the peak between 8pm and 1am. Conditions should improve later on Friday morning.
Current advice
TODAY
– Secure garden furniture, bins, trampolines, and any loose items.
– Keep doors and windows fastened; park vehicles away from trees and walls.
– Plan journeys carefully, allow extra time, and avoid travelling tonight unless essential.
– Share this info with anyone not on social media.
THIS EVENING
– Stay home between 7pm and the early hours and keep away from the coast.
– If you must go out, avoid sea walls, coastal paths, trees, and loose structures.
– Do not attempt repairs or clear debris during high winds.
TOMORROW
– Drive with caution and expect localised flooding and debris.
– Infrastructure are on standby to clear hazards once safe.
Stay Updated Follow:
Please only call emergency lines in an emergency, roads may be blocked, blue lights prioritising risk-to-life calls
Non-emergency: Contact I&E 01534 445509 or your Parish Hall.
St Lawrence Parish Hall can be contacted on 01534 861672, the Duty Centenier can be contacted on 07797 715602
Our refuse contractor has advised the following regarding refuse collections on Friday 9 January – for further information please see their facebook page – Facebook and they can be contacted by phone 500191 or email [email protected]
Due to the incoming storm overnight and into tomorrow morning there will be delay the start of all collections for Friday 9th of January.
We will update the situation after 8am once the safety of the routes has been assessed.
AAL recycling have advised us that should anyone require any sand bags they have plenty available for purchase from La Collette – for more details see their facebook page – Facebook