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Wed 21 Jan 2026 • 23:40

Power Cuts Expected in 40 Counties Due to Severe Storm Impact

Power Cuts Expected in 40 Counties Due to Severe Storm Impact

# Power Cuts Warning In 40 Areas As Brutal Storm Batters UK - Full List

## The Met Office issues stern advice as severe weather causes widespread disruption.

The Met Office has issued an urgent warning regarding potential power cuts affecting 40 counties across the UK due to a devastating storm. This brutal weather event is forecasted to bring damaging winds and heavy rain, leading to the possibility of communities experiencing outages lasting several days.

As the storm continues to ravage various regions, officials caution that infrastructure could suffer significant damage. The warning highlights the seriousness of the situation, as strong winds and persistent rain threaten to disrupt everyday life for many residents.

The affected areas are at risk of severe weather conditions that could impact local services and safety. Here is the full list of counties likely to be affected by power cuts:

1. Somerset

2. Hampshire

3. Wiltshire

4. West Sussex

5. East Sussex

6. Surrey

7. Berkshire

8. Oxfordshire

9. Buckinghamshire

10. Hertfordshire

11. Kent

12. Greater London

13. Essex

14. Suffolk

15. Norfolk

16. Cambridgeshire

17. Lincolnshire

18. Nottinghamshire

19. Yorkshire

20. Cleveland

21. Lancashire

22. Greater Manchester

23. Merseyside

24. Cheshire

25. Shropshire

26. Herefordshire

27. Worcestershire

28. Warwickshire

29. Leicestershire

30. Northamptonshire

31. Bedfordshire

32. Luton

33. Lancashire

34. West Midlands

35. Shropshire

36. Dumfries and Galloway

37. Fife

38. Stirling

39. West Lothian

40. Falkirk

Residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for potential outages, as emergency services brace for a busy period. The public is advised to take precautions to ensure safety during this challenging weather.