Storm Goretti: schools closed, roads prohibited and beaches evacuated around the Sister Cities, emergency measures in Seine-Maritime
Updated 2026-01-08 16:31:00: Storm Goretti has led to the closure of schools, beaches, and numerous roads in Seine-Maritime. Maximum safety measures are in place for everyone.
Storm Goretti is expected to hit Normandy and Picardy on the night of January 8-9, 2026. Winds could exceed 130 km/h along the coast. Several towns and cities are taking strict measures to protect the population. Schools, beaches, and roads are closed in many areas. Residents must follow the instructions of the authorities to avoid any risk.
What there is to know
- The fact: Schools, beaches and roads closed due to Storm Goretti.
- Who is concerned: Residents, students, motorists in Seine-Maritime and coastal areas.
- when: Night of January 8-9, 2026, measures active until January 9.
- Where: Sister Cities (Eu, Le Tréport, Mers-les-Bains, Criel-sur-Mer, Ault, Incheville) and coastline of Seine-Maritime.
Key figures
- 130 km/h: maximum wind speed expected on the coast.
- 24 h: duration of closure for certain roads and beaches (e.g. Eu, Mers-les-Bains).
Specifically, for you
- What changes: Schools, colleges and high schools in Seine-Maritime will be closed on January 9th. Access to several beaches, piers, esplanades and roads will be prohibited.
- Useful steps: Respect traffic restrictions and follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Risks if you do not act: Risk of serious accidents due to strong winds, falling objects, projecting pebbles and waves.
- Exceptions: Schools in the Somme region remain open. In Ault, the school is not affected by the closure.
Context
Storm Goretti is hitting Brittany, Normandy, and Picardy. Violent winds are threatening safety along the coast. The Seine-Maritime prefecture has ordered the closure of all schools on January 9th. Several towns have closed exposed roads, shut down beaches, and suspended extracurricular activities. Residents are urged to stay home and avoid coastal areas.
What remains to be clarified
- Precise evolution of the storm in the coming hours.
- Exact duration of closures if weather conditions persist.
Quote
"Traffic and parking will be prohibited for all vehicles and pedestrians on the Beaumont road, in the section between the Beaumont Farm and the intersection located after the archaeological site, from Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 17:00 p.m. to Friday, January 9, 2026, at 16:00 p.m.," the City of Eu announced on its Facebook page. "These prohibitions also apply to the castle park."
Sources
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Date: 2026-01-08 16:31:00 — website: news.fr
Auteur: Cédric Balcon-Hermand — Biography & projects
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