Powerlines were downed as hydro poles burned in the storm.
Photos: Powercuts
10 January 2015
This pole was one of many which went on fire as live wires were blown about.
Powerlines have been taken down by strong winds
Duncan Macleod of Leurbost has been without electricity since Thursday.
The retired teacher says they were prepared for the severe weather forecast and have bottled gas supplies for cooking.
He praises the hydro workers for going out in all weathers to make repairs.
A team replaced this damaged pole on the main Stornoway to Harris line
