Storm Barra: Power cuts in Wiltshire - See the list of affected areas

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning which will be in place for the duration of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

The wild weather is already impacting homes across the area including several power outages.

Here are the most recent outages in Swindon and Wiltshire as well as when the power is expected to come back on.

We’re prepared for the high winds forecast today, as gusts in excess over 65mph are forecast across central southern England. Our engineers and support staff are ready for any issues this adverse weather might bring.

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Power Cut SN3

At 1.31pm, a power outage was reported to be affecting household within the SN3 postcode. 

The affected areas spanned from Great Western Hospital to South Marston and East Wichel.

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks has said that the power will return at 9pm.

How severe is Storm Barra?

This satellite loop captures #StormBarra moving in across the UK

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— Met Office (@metoffice) December 7, 2021

The Met Office warned that Storm Barra could lead to power cuts as heavy winds hit the UK.

Frank Saunders is a Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office. He said: “Strong winds arriving across the west through Tuesday morning, will spread inland and reach eastern areas through the afternoon and early evening.

“Gusts of 45-50 mph are expected widely, with 60-70 mph in exposed coastal locations. The strongest winds will ease across inland areas into the overnight period.