Summary
A tree fell and damaged a family's home in the Highlands of Scotland during Storm Amy, which caused widespread issues like power outages and property damage. The storm brought strong winds, affected thousands of homes, and disrupted daily life. Crews are working to restore power and assess the storm's full impact.
Key Facts
- A tree crashed through Candice McMillan's house in Torlundy during a storm with 70mph winds.
- No one was injured despite the damage to the windows.
- Storm Amy resulted in 75,000 homes losing power across Scotland.
- An amber weather warning was issued for the north of Scotland.
- Power restoration is in progress, with 33,000 homes reconnected by the next day.
- Areas most affected include the Highlands, islands, and Stirlingshire.
- Local communities are supporting each other, and efforts are in place to provide hot meals.
- The storm hit harder than expected, impacting transportation and daily life.
