The National Grid has issued a blackout warning amid concerns over increased power use in the cold weather. The unexpected alert said there was a potential for power cuts on Tuesday night at around 7pm.
It said there would be a "tight electricity margin" as people returned home from work, cooked their evening meals and used other electrical appliances. However the automated alert was later withdrawn as they said contingency plans had been set in place, reports the Daily Telegraph.
The warning was posted on the website of the electricity network operator then quickly removed. However, following its withdrawal experts said it showed signs that there were likely to be "much tighter days ahead".
