Storm Ophelia brought damage and wonder as it battered the town.

While Macclesfield was largely unscathed by the deadly weather, strong winds caused a huge branch to fall from a tree across Bishopton Drive, Macclesfield, on Monday, October 16.

North West Electricity also reported a power cut affecting more than 100 homes in the SK10 area.

Strong winds also caused a eye-catching phenomenon where dust from the African desert made the sun appear ‘red’ and gave the sky an eerie orange tint.

Courtesy of Lisa Flynn on Arlington drive
Courtesy of Dave Thompson