18 February 2022
Storm Eunice strikes southern England
Storm Eunice hit southern England on 18 February 2022 and was the worst storm in SSEN's central southern operating area in more than 30 years, the network operator has said.
2022 news
We cover news from public bodies and utility companies for UK households on power cuts, weather, water, health, safety and security. Each report includes the date and sources, with links to our guides.
February 2022
18 February 2022
Storm Eunice forecast to bring 100mph winds to the UK
Cats Protection has warned cat owners to keep their pets indoors and prepare supplies ahead of Storm Eunice, which forecasters expect to bring winds of up to 100mph to the UK on Friday.
18 February 2022
Storm Eunice hits Suffolk, cutting power to 13,900 properties
Storm Eunice brought down trees and cut power to 13,900 Suffolk properties on 18 February 2022, as agencies declared a major incident and warned of further bad weather that weekend.
18 February 2022
Storm Eunice brings dozens of 999 calls and storm damage incidents in Dorset and Wiltshire
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received dozens of 999 calls about fallen trees and building damage during Storm Eunice and attended 11 storm-related incidents in Dorset and five in…
18 February 2022
Orwell Bridge closed and rail network suspended during Storm Eunice
Suffolk Resilience Forum declared a major incident as Storm Eunice brought gusts of up to 80mph on 18 February 2022, closing the Orwell Bridge in both directions and suspending rail services.
17 February 2022
SSEN remains at weather warning for north of Scotland ahead of gale force winds
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks kept its weather warning in place for the north of Scotland on 17 February 2022, with gusts of up to 75mph forecast for the Western Isles, Inner Hebrides and…
17 February 2022
E3C publishes interim report on Storm Arwen electricity disruption
County Durham's review of Storm Arwen found power losses across the county and customer contact systems overwhelmed, with the interim report published on 17 February 2022.
16 February 2022
ENA issues storm safety advice ahead of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
The Energy Networks Association issued safety advice on 16 February 2022 ahead of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice, which have triggered yellow and amber weather warnings across parts of the UK.
16 February 2022
Storm Dudley crosses Scotland with fronts sweeping south-east across the UK
Storm Dudley was centred across Scotland on the evening of 16 February 2022, with fronts sweeping south-east across the UK, the first of three named storms to affect the UK within a week.
16 February 2022
SP Energy Networks issues power cut safety advice ahead of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
SP Energy Networks issued power cut safety advice on 16 February 2022 ahead of forecast high winds from Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice, with Met Office yellow and amber warnings in place for parts of…
16 February 2022
Storm Eunice sets new England gust speed record
A gust of 122mph at Needles Old Battery on the Isle of Wight during Storm Eunice on 18 February 2022 set a new England gust speed record, the Met Office says.
16 February 2022
Level 2 cold weather alert issued for parts of England
NHS England issued a Level 2 cold weather alert on 16 February 2022, warning of a 60% probability of severe cold, ice or heavy snow in parts of England from midnight on 18 February to 9am on 19…
16 February 2022
Environment Agency warns south west coastal communities to prepare for flooding from Storm Eunice
The Environment Agency has urged flood risk communities on the north coast of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to prepare for a tidal surge from Storm Eunice expected on Friday morning.
16 February 2022
DWFRS issues safety warning ahead of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned drivers and coastal visitors about surface water, strong winds and rockfalls as Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice bring severe weather over the…
15 February 2022
Met Office issues red warning for strong winds from Storm Eunice
The Met Office issued a red warning for strong winds from Storm Eunice, with the Environment Agency warning of a tidal surge and severe flooding in the Severn and Wye estuaries.
14 February 2022
SSEN moves to Yellow Alert ahead of Storm Dudley in the north of Scotland
SSEN Distribution moved to Yellow Alert status on 14 February 2022 ahead of gale force winds from Storm Dudley, with gusts over 80mph forecast in the Western Isles from Wednesday afternoon into…
14 February 2022
Two storms named on the same day for the first time
The Met Office named storms Dudley and Eunice on 14 February 2022, the first time two storms have been named at once since the UK storm naming scheme began in 2015.
12 February 2022
NHS launches heart attack awareness campaign
NHS England has launched a "Help Us Help You" campaign running from 14 February to 31 March 2022, urging people to dial 999 at the early signs of a heart attack.
8 February 2022
SSEN Distribution moves to Weather Warning status ahead of gale force winds in the north of Scotland
SSEN Distribution has moved to Weather Warning status ahead of gale force winds forecast from the early hours of Thursday, with gusts above 80mph expected in parts of the north of Scotland.
3 February 2022
SSEN restores all reported faults after Storms Malik and Corrie
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has restored all reported faults after Storms Malik and Corrie, reconnecting more than 120,000 homes in the north of Scotland after over 450 high voltage…