Bad news for commuters using public transportation in Paris and Île-de-France. After significant disruptions earlier this Wednesday affecting buses, trams, the RER, and Transilien trains, some lines could face further delays or cancellations this Thursday evening and Friday morning. This information comes from Transilien SNCF on their website. "France’s weather service, Météo France, has issued a yellow warning for our region due to Storm Goretti. Some lines may experience disruptions starting at 6 PM on Thursday, January 8, through to 12 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026. If possible, please limit your travel." The Goretti storm is set to hit the west and north of France, bringing strong gusts expected along the coast and inland as well.
Storm Goretti: Paris and Île-de-France now on orange alert for severe winds
After snow and ice, it's time for strong winds! Storm Goretti is set to sweep across northern and western France, with gusts reaching "sustained speeds of 90 to 95 km/h over large areas, and locally hitting 100 km/h" in Île-de-France. The Île-de-France region has already been placed on orange alert for violent winds this Thursday, January 8, 2026, starting at 10 p.m., and will remain under the warning until tomorrow morning. Here's the latest update. [Read more]
According to Météo France, this stormy episode will also impact Île-de-France on Thursday, January 8, 2026, around 10 p.m., with gusts reaching "sustainably 90 to 95 km/h across wide areas, and up to 100 km/h locally." The meteorological service has placed Paris and the entire Île-de-France region under orange wind warning. While the initial stormy conditions are expected to arrive in the evening, the strongest gusts are likely to occur during the night from Thursday to Friday. On the morning of January 9, winds reaching 85 km/h, possibly up to 90 km/h, could once again disrupt traffic on certain public transport lines in Île-de-France. Before heading to the station, it’s highly advisable to check train schedules in advance.
It’s worth noting that the operation of the Cable C1, Île-de-France’s first cable car in Val-de-Marne, could potentially be disrupted due to Storm Goretti.
Storm Goretti in Île-de-France: What Disruptions to Cable Car Line C1?
Due to Storm Goretti, all of Île-de-France has been placed on orange alert for high winds starting Thursday, January 8th at 10 p.m., lasting until Friday morning. But how will Cable Car Line C1, the region's first urban cable car, hold up as gusts could reach up to 95 km/h in Val-de-Marne? Will it be able to operate under these conditions? [Read more]
Storm Goretti: Paris and Île-de-France now on orange alert for severe winds
