Power cuts

Thousands of properties have lost power following an issue in rural Hampshire.

Thousands of properties hit by power cut as engineers rush to scene

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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Portable power stations can help to support your household if the power suddenly cuts

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This clock eerily stopped at the time of the blackout - 12.33pm

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A rare red weather warning has been issued for Storm Eowyn in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

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People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Blustery conditions are forecast over Portsmouth.

Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.

Met office issue yellow weather warning for thunderstorms

Thunderstorms forecast

Heavy rain and thunderstorms - Met Office issues weather warning

Strong winds will batter the city today.

Disruption forecast as strong winds are set to batter Portsmouth

An unplanned power cut has impacted nine postcodes in the PO11 area code.

Nine postcodes impacted by power cut on Hayling Island
Nine postcodes have been impacted by an unplanned power cut which was first reported in the early hours of this morning.
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A yellow weather warning has been implemented across Portsmouth, Hampshire and England over the weekend. Picture: Habibur Rahman

"Persistent" rain to batter city as widespread weather warning issued

Seven postcodes have been impacted by an unplanned power outage. SSEN has confirmed that an engineer is en route.

Seven postcodes have been impacted by an unplanned power outage

22 homes in Fareham have been affected by a power outage in the area.

Power cut in Fareham affects numerous homes

Yellow weather warning in place with disruption and trees down

Hour by hour forecast as Storm Isha due to hit city

The Met Office have upgraded Portsmouth's weather warning to amber in the wake of Storm Isha. Pictured is when Storm Ciaran hit the surrounding area. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

Storm Isha weather warning upgraded - "dangerous" conditions forecast

Power cuts are being reported across Hayling Island in the wake of Storm Isha. Pictured is when Storm Ciaran hit the island. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

Power cuts strike in wake of Storm Isha

Storm Isha has been named by the Met Office and powerful winds are expected this weekend.

Storm Isha named as city issued weather warning

Storm Agnes to cause more travel chaos this week as 80mph winds forecast. (Photo: Getty Images)

Breaking Storm Agnes to cause more travel chaos as 80mph winds forecast

A yellow weather warning is in place for the UK on Sunday because of forecasted thunderstorms

Met Office changes predicted time when storms may hit Portsmouth and Hampshire

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected
Some parts of England and Scotland warned high winds reaching up to 70mph are expected on Friday
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Drax Group Plc’s power station where workes have voted to go on strike.

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Huge waves caused by Storm Eunice. Picture: Tony Hicks

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Storm Arwen is set to batter northeastern coastal parts of the UK, with a red weather warning in place for high winds. (Credit: Getty)

Met Office issues ‘rare’ red warning for winds of up to 90mph in parts of UK

Old Portsmouth during a past storm, Storm Ciara. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (090220-61)

Here’s when the wind will be strongest across Portsmouth today

Snow warnings have been issued for Hampshire. Picture: Met Office

Five days of snow warnings issued for Hampshire by Met Office

A snowman in Swanmore.

Latest hour-by-hour forecast as snow falls in Hampshire

Weather warnings have been issued for Portsmouth for Boxing Day. Picture: Habibur Rahman

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A Green Box Lifter checking for fresher food or longer dates.

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A picture of stormy conditions in Marmion Road, Southsea during Storm Ciara. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (090220-29)

Storm Francis to bring heavy rain and very strong winds

Spray on Southsea seafront yesterday
Picture: Jo Hughes

Strong winds forecast next week

Weather watcher at Sally Port, Old Portsmouth. Storm Ciara.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (090220-55)

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Thunderstorms are set to strike across the UK tonight (23 Jul) (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Electricity pylons.

Power cuts affect homeowners in Waterlooville and Southsea

Heavy snow has been forecast in parts of the county. Picture: Shaun Roster

Heavy snow forecast for parts of Hampshire as Met Office warn of travel disrupti...

Heavy snow is forecast for Portsmouth

Met Office now forecasting heavy snow for Portsmouth - here's when it is due

Southampton Airport have a tractor on standby. Picture by Geoff Cotton

Southampton Airport ready to deal with wintry weather as heavy snow forecast

Heavy snow has been forecast in parts of the county. Picture: Shaun Roster

Heavy snow forecast for parts of Hampshire as Met Office warn of travel disrupti...

Gunwharf Quays was hit by the blackout last night. Picture: Steve Reid

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Mobile phone networks could be affected by the big freeze

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Picture: Andrew Rundle Digital Art & Photography

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Power cuts hit homes in Wickham