The next few days are looking to bring a period of unsettling weather with two named storms bringing heavy winds and rain across the UK.
Storm Dudley is expected to bring strong winds to the north of the country from this evening through to Thursday morning.
Storm Eunice is expected to follow soon after, bringing strong winds and showers across many parts of our region throughout Friday into Saturday morning, bringing potential disruption to our network.
We know that storm conditions can be a worrying time for our customers, so we have put a range of measures in place to ensure we’re ready for any impact on the electricity network.
South West England
Storm Dudley will pass north of the region but will bring showers and strong winds as it passes. Winds will increase during the late morning and afternoon, reaching a peak gust of 45-55mph. These will then decrease overnight.
South Wales
Storm Dudley will pass north of the region but will bring showers and strong winds as it passes through. Wind gusts are expected to reach 50-60mph in the afternoon and evening, with the strongest of the winds being in coastal areas. These conditions will decrease slightly overnight.
Midlands
Storm Dudley will track through Scotland late into the day and into the North Sea overnight. This will bring showers and strong winds as it passes. Showers and wind are expected to increase during the afternoon and into the evening, with peak gusts expecting to reach 55-60mph.
South West England
Showery conditions will continue in the morning, afternoon and early evening. Gusty winds will continue through the day with gusts near 40-45mph and 50mph at times. Winds will weaken in the evening and then increase again late at night.
South Wales
Showery conditions will continue in the morning, afternoon and early evening. Winds will weaken in the evening and will increase late at night with peak gusts reaching 60mph along exposed coastal areas.
Midlands
Storm Dudley will depart early with lingering gusty winds. Mostly dry through Thursday with a few isolated showers in the early evening. Gusty winds will occur Thursday morning and into the afternoon. Wind gusts may reach 45-55 mph, which will be strongest in eastern areas in the morning. Winds will weaken in the afternoon but increase again overnight.
South West England
Storm Eunice will pass north of the region, bringing very strong winds and showers. Showers will continue through Friday morning and afternoon before tapering to spotty showers late in the afternoon/early evening and overnight. Very strong winds will develop, peaking in the afternoon with gusts likely to reach 65-75mph. These will weaken Friday evening and overnight.
South Wales
Storm Eunice will pass through the region, bringing very strong winds and showers. Showers will continue through Friday but taper into the evening. Winds will increase Friday morning and early afternoon, reaching 70-80mph. These will weaken overnight.
Midlands
Storm Eunice is expected to bring strong winds through the region on Friday morning and weaken into the evening. Winds gusts are expecting to reach 60-75mph across the region. Showers will continue throughout Friday morning and afternoon before tapering late into the evening.
South West England
Winds and showers will arrive in the afternoon and may continue in northern areas in the evening and night. Winds will weaken overnight.
South Wales
Showers will arrive in the morning and may continue in northern areas in the evening and night. Winds may occur in the afternoon but will weaken overnight
Midlands
Dry weather is expected Saturday morning, showers will arrive late afternoon but taper into the evening.
Preparations will be in place so that, whatever the weather, we can work to restore power supplies quickly and safely for you if they are disrupted. In particular, we have:
We have some useful tips that you may find helpful to help you prepare for Storm Dudley & Storm Eunice:
Additional information
If you experience a power cut or spot anything dangerous which may affect the electricity network, please contact us anytime by:
Phone: 105 or 0800 6783 105
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