As Storm Barra hits Gwent, several areas have been left without power.

A yellow weather warning is in place for the duration of Tuesday and into Wednesday as Storm Barra arrives from the west.

And the storm is already having an impact on homes in Gwent.

Power cut in NP25 and NP15

Western Power Distribution are reporting more than 30 homes are without power near Usk.

Properties in NP25 and NP15 are affected by the high voltage incident.

This incident has now been resolved.

Power cut in NP7

Nearly 40 properties are also without power in the NP7 postcode.

This incident has now been resolved.

Power cut in NP4

Homes are currently without power in NP4 in what WPD are describing as a low voltage incident.

This incident has now been resolved.

Power cut in NP15

A high voltage incident has left more than 250 properties without power in NP15.

Around 25 postcodes have been affected in what WPD are describing as a high voltage incident.

This incident was reported 4:32pm, it has now been resolved.

Power cut in NP10

A low voltage incident has left a handful of homes without power in the area.

This incident has now been resolved.

Power cut in NP20

Some homes in NP20 have been left without power. 

This incident has now been resolved.

Power cut in NP23

There are 83 properties without power in the NP23 area.

The incident was reported at 8:59pm and it is esimated it will be resolved by midnight.

Power cut in NP26

It is being reported 29 homes in NP26 have been left without power. 

The low voltage incident was reported at 10:23am and it has now been resolved.


:: This information is accurate as of 10.25pm on Tuesday


What to expect from Storm Barra

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.”

Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Brent Walker said: “A band of rain will turn to snow across northern England and Scotland through Tuesday.

“Two to five cm of snow is expected to accumulate quite widely across the warning area, but locally this could reach ten cm, particularly in parts of the Southern Uplands and Highlands.”

He added: “Strong south-easterly winds will also lead to snow drifting in places, particularly over the highest routes, adding to poor visibilities.”