While commuters in the Île-de-France public transportation network expected a return to normal traffic by the end of the week, those hopes are dashed. The Goretti storm is making landfall, threatening to cause multiple disruptions on certain RER and Transilien lines this Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Due to expected strong gusts, Météo France has issued an orange alert for strong winds across Paris and the Île-de-France region starting Thursday, January 8, at 10 p.m. The meteorological service warns that southwest winds will pick up in the evening, intensifying significantly throughout the night from Thursday into Friday, and continuing into early Friday morning. These gusts could reach "sustained speeds of 90 to 95 km/h over large areas, with local peaks reaching 100 km/h or more," according to Météo France.
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]
With such conditions predicted, there are concerns about potential falling branches or weakened trees, as well as possible disruptions to public transportation. That’s why Transilien SNCF has announced that "service on certain lines may be affected from 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, until noon on Friday, January 9, 2026." It is highly recommended to limit travel whenever possible. For those who must use public transit, be sure to check train schedules before heading to the station.
Due to the storm and for safety reasons, some lines have already announced service disruptions. This is the case for the RER D, as well as lines P, N and U. The Transilien Line L has also announced disruptions expected in the coming hours. On this line, which serves the west of Île-de-France, traffic will be completely halted this Friday, January 9, until around 8 a.m., on the Paris-Saint-Lazare / Saint Nom-la-Bretèche segment between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche. SNCF Transilien further states that service on Line L may also be affected on Thursday, January 8, starting at 6 p.m., and continuing until Friday, January 9, at noon.
Goretti Storm Hits Paris: Transportation Disruptions and What to Expect in Île-de-France
The Goretti storm is sweeping across France starting Thursday, January 8, and continuing into Friday, January 9, 2026, with fierce winds expected in Île-de-France. Meteo-France has issued a red alert for the English Channel and a yellow alert for 24 departments, including those in the Île-de-France region, starting at 4 p.m. Gusts could reach up to 110 km/h in the Paris area, according to the most severe forecasts. [Read more]
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Storm Goretti: Paris and Île-de-France now on orange alert for severe winds
