The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms with a risk of power cuts for several parts of the UK. They are set to continue over the weekend
Brits are being encouraged to stockpile batteries in anticipation of the next three days. This advice from the Met Office comes as several yellow weather warnings were issued for the UK, spanning from yesterday Thursday, June 13, to Saturday, June 15.
The Met Office predicts thunderstorms will strike various regions across the country over the next few days. These severe conditions, coupled with rainfall, are anticipated to cause “disruption in places”, including potential flooding, train delays, extended car and bus journey times, and possible power outages, according to the weather agency.
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The potential temporary loss of power and other services is the reason households are being advised to prepare ahead of time. The Met Office asserts that “people cope better” when they are prepared in advance.
The agency also provides a range of tips for staying safe during a thunderstorm, including a list of “essentials” every household should possess in case of a power cut.
Batteries are highlighted as one of these essentials by the agency. They are particularly crucial as other listed essentials, such as battery-operated candles, torches, and a mobile power bank, all require batteries to operate, reports the Express.
Brits are advised to ensure they have a sufficient supply stored at home, given the warning spans multiple days and power cuts are entirely unpredictable.
The Met Office also outlines a series of steps for individuals to follow should they experience a power cut amid the thunderstorms.
What to do if your power goes out, according to the Met Office
- Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on
- Leave a light on, so you know when the power cut has been fixed
- Check to see if your neighbours are safe and if they have a power cut too. If they have power, your trip switch may have activated.
- Call 105 for information, it’s a free service for people on England, Scotland, and Wales.
Regions affected by the storm alert on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14
East of England
- Cambridgeshire
- Essex
- Hertfordshire
- Norfolk
- Southend-on-Sea
- Suffolk
- Thurrock
London & South East England
- Brighton and Hove
- East Sussex
- Greater London
- Kent
- Medway
- Surrey
- West Sussex