Restored Ref: UE7481

Power cut affecting Windlesham and nearby areas

Name: Power cut affecting Windlesham and nearby areas
Start: 2026-10-23T12:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-30T09:43:14.767Z
Location: Windlesham

GU20 6QA, GU20 6QB, GU20 6QD, GU20 6QE, GU20 6

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

23 Oct, 13:30

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 30 Oct, 09:43

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

GU20 6QA, GU20 6QB, GU20 6QD, GU20 6QE, GU20 6

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Latest updates

23 Oct, 13:42

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 13:45

Power cut reported
23 Oct, 13:57

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 14:34

Power cut reported

Storm Austen is causing some disruption to electricity supplies across our network. Our teams are prepared and are working around the clock to get power back on for our customers as safely and quickly as possible. If your power is off and your postcode is listed as part of this fault, please be assured that we’re aware the issue and our teams are assessing damage and carrying out repairs. In some areas, severe weather may make access more difficult, so estimated restoration times may change as we get a clearer picture or be longer than expected as it may not be safe for us to complete repairs. Please stay safe <ol><li data-list="bullet">Keep well away from any fallen or damaged power lines and always assume they are live.</li><li data-list="bullet">Don’t approach damaged electrical equipment or attempt to move trees or debris that may be touching power lines.</li><li data-list="bullet">If it’s unsafe outside, please stay indoors and follow advice from the emergency services.</li><li data-list="bullet">If you need extra help during a power cut, please get in touch. We’re here to support you.</li></ol> We’ll continue to update Power Track with the latest information as our teams make progress. You can also register for live updates below and we'll text you if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and be assured that we’re doing everything we can to restore your power as quickly as conditions allow.
23 Oct, 14:41

Power cut reported
24 Oct, 00:24

Power restored
30 Oct, 09:02

Power cut reported
30 Oct, 09:43

Power restored

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