Storms and power cuts
When the Met Office names a storm, a page for it appears here with live power cut figures and warnings. After the storm, the page stays as a record.
No named storms yet. When the Met Office names one, its page appears here automatically.
If your power goes off now
Call 105
Free from any phone in England, Scotland and Wales. Report the cut and hear restore times. Northern Ireland: 03457 643643.
Staying warm safely
Heating usually stops in a power cut. Plan one warm room. Never heat your home with a gas cooker or barbecue.
Food and cooking
Keep the fridge door shut. Eat food that needs no cooking. Only use a camping stove outdoors.