Storm Austen has caused significant power outages across the UK and Ireland, affecting over 25,000 customers.

UK Grid/Terrestrial Weather Following several hours of calm as the "eye" of Austen passed over, the potent back end is just starting to kick in. Numerous power outages are being reported across Cornwall and a number across Ireland. In total around 15,000 people are without power at breakfast time in the UK and Ireland, and that number is rising fast. #ukgrid #stormausten #weather #g7izu

Terrestrial Weather/UK Grid There are now around 25,000 customers without power across Ireland and the UK, with around half of these being located in Cornwall and South Wales. #stormausten #ukgrid #powercuts #g7izu