Published On: Sun, Jan 26th, 2025
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Power cut warnings issued for 73 UK areas on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday | Weather | News

The Met Office has issued a five weather warning, which could mean power cuts hit properties across the UK for the next three days.

The forecaster has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind affecting the UK from 10pm on Sunday, January 26 until 6am on Tuesday, January 28.

The Met Office said in its advice issued with the yellow weather warnings that power cuts are among the disruption risks, which also include delays to road, rail, air, and ferry transport.

It comes after over 400,000 homes in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland were left without power during Storm Eowyn on Friday and Saturday.

Although tonight’s yellow warnings for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are less severe than Friday’s red warnings, there is still a risk of disruption.

The Met Office said: “A brief spell of strong winds, moving northeastwards from the south coast from Sunday evening, may lead to some disruption.

“Some delays to journeys by road and rail, with bridge restrictions or closures possible. There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs.

“There is a small chance that injuries could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

“There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

“There is a small chance that some high-sided vehicles may be blown over, which would lead to longer journey times which could extend into tomorrow’s rush hour should this occur.”

The forecaster added in its weather forecast: “A brief (in any one location) spell of very strong winds is possible overnight Sunday into Monday, moving northeastwards across parts of the highlighted region. Gusts of 55-65 mph are possible, should this spell develop, with a very small chance of localised gusts of up to 80 mph, particularly near coasts.

“Confidence remains very low with regards to the track of this development if it occurs. The strongest winds will probably only affect a narrow swathe somewhere within the broader warning area.”