The Met Office has issued a new amber weather warning for Friday, urging people in the UK to prepare for the possibility of power cuts lasting up to nine hours.
Areas Affected by the Warning
The warning covers four areas in South West England: Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, and Plymouth.
The alert was issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:11 AM, and updated at the same time.
What the Warning Means
The Met Office has advised residents in the affected regions to be ready for potential disruptions to electricity supply.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
