The unsettled weather is expected to remain in parts of the United Kingdom over the weekend, with Northern Ireland and Scotland set to experience more strong winds and rainfall on Saturday. There will be a spell of heavier rain accompanying the strong gusts with snow over the tops of the Pennines.
"This weather has impacted the network, but I'm pleased to say that we were able to restore some power within minutes and our engineers have also worked in hard conditions to restore power to customers and they'll be working through the day to restore the remaining customers as quickly as possible".
'And it will be a touch colder than it has been on recent mornings.
Mr Keates added: "It will be a brighter second-half of the day for Wales, south-west and northern England with a few showers thrown into the mix as well".
Saturday will start windy with further scattered showers.
'This will bring in strong to gale force winds and also some locally heavy rain at times as well, now that continues to make its way further south-east overnight.
Storm Erik was named by Met Eireann on Thursday.
After seeing the video, Senior First Officer Scott Bateman explained the steps taken by the pilots, Scott tweeted, "It's a particularly challenging day at #Heathrow with gusty winds".
On Friday morning a 50-year-old died on the A384 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, and in Wales, a van driver was killed after he collided with a fallen tree on the B4306 between Pntyberem and Llannon in east Wales. Weather warnings have been issued for the south coast of England, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.

Related articles
-
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Childish Gambino Turn Down Grammys Performances
-
Death toll rises to 11 in Istanbul apartment collapse
-
Popular iPhone Apps Including Expedia and Abercrombie & Fitch Secretly Record Users' Screens
-
Paul Pogba Gave His Shirt To A Fan Following Win Over Fulham
-
Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Revealed In Chicago
-
Monster Hunter: World x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Crossover Begins
-
Durant blasts media's treatment of him, tells reporters to 'grow up'
-
Backed Syrian force announces 'final battle' against IS
-
Trump, Xi Unlikely To Meet Before March 1 Trade Deadline: U.S
-
PSG's Cavani doubtful for Man United game