Storm Jocelyn: Power lines down, electricity cuts and trees felled as winds wreak havoc in Doncaster

Storm Jocelyn has wreaked havoc in Doncaster overnight with power lines brought down, electricty cuts and trees and fences felled as winds in excess of 60mph battered the city.

By Darren Burke

Published 24th Jan 2024, 09:37 BST

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There have been a number of reported problems overnight and into this morning, with Northern Powergrid reporting power cuts to hundreds of homes and businesses across the city.

It is understood that power has now been restored to the majority of homes impacted.

In a separate incident, power cables were brought down between Blaxton and Hatfield, while there are several reports of trees being blown down in several woodland areas across the city.

A fence was brought crashing down by Storm Jocelyn in Craithie Road, Intake. (Photo: Billy Hawkins).

In Craithie Road in Intake, a fence was ripped out by the ferocious gusts, which come just days after Storm Isha brought strong winds and heavy rain to Doncaster.

A yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office for strong winds for Doncaster is due to expire at noon today.

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