Power cuts in Weston-super-Mare today
Live power cuts and planned work in the North Somerset council area, which includes Weston-super-Mare, from National Grid, the company that runs the local electricity network. This page checks National Grid's live feed every 5 minutes while you have it open.
Unplanned cuts in Weston-super-Mare
- Power cutBS23 4133homesSince Wed 23 Sept, 09:38 · expected back by Thu 24 Sept, 00:00 · National Grid
- Power cutBS48 324homesSince Wed 23 Sept, 12:14 · no restoration time yet · National Grid
Report a cut in Weston-super-Mare: call 105
Weston-super-Mare is on National Grid Electricity Distribution's network (South West England). Dial 105 free from any phone to report a power cut or get an update, or use National Grid's live power cut map. It's the network, not your energy supplier, that fixes cuts.
If someone at home relies on electricity for medical equipment, or would struggle in a cut, the free Priority Services Register gets you extra help and updates from National Grid.
If your power goes off
- Check whether it's just you: look at your fuse box for a tripped switch, and whether neighbours or street lights are off.
- Check the list above, then call 105 if your postcode isn't on it.
- Keep the fridge and freezer shut. What's safe to eat after a power cut.
- Switch off sensitive electronics and anything that could be left on, and leave one light switched on so you know when power's back. Can a power cut damage appliances?
- If the cut runs long, the network may owe you compensation. Work out what you're owed.
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Power cuts nearby on National Grid's network
- Cornwall3 cuts
- Derby3 cuts
- Burton upon Trent1 cut
- Herefordshire1 cut
- Shropshire1 cut
- Worcester1 cut
- Bathnone listed
- Birminghamnone listed
Questions
Who do I call about a power cut in Weston-super-Mare?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the local electricity network in Weston-super-Mare. Call 105 free from any phone, or use National Grid's live power cut map. Your energy supplier, the company you pay your bill to, can't fix a power cut.
Is there a power cut in Weston-super-Mare right now?
As of Wed 23 Sept, 12:41, National Grid's live feed listed 2 unplanned power cuts in the North Somerset council area, which includes Weston-super-Mare, affecting about 157 homes.
How long will the power cut last?
Each cut listed on this page shows National Grid's estimated restoration time where it has published one. Estimates change as engineers reach the fault, so check again or call 105 for the latest.
Source: National Grid live network data, matched to council areas using postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory, Open Government Licence). Data © the network operator. Figures cover the North Somerset council area, which includes Weston-super-Mare, not a single street. For your address, always check the network's own map or call 105.