Thousands of people are suffering a blackout on Friday morning as a storm sweeps over the Western Isles.
Lightning strikes and flying debris brought down electricity lines.
Powercuts in South Uist are affecting the Lochcarnan and Iochdar area.
Supplies have also been cut off to properties near Stornoway including the Melbost, Steinish, Marybank, Newbvalley, Newmarket districts.
Hydro engineers are working in wild conditions to restore power.
Powercuts affect island households
29 January 2016