A derelict church in Newcastle-under-Lyme was struck by a tree uprooted by high winds, causing structural damage to the roof. The tree hit the back of the empty church, on The Avenue in Kidsgrove ...

High winds, described by the National Weather Service as having sustained speeds of 40 to 57 mph, can cause tree limbs to break, roof shingles and siding to detach, as well as other flying debris ...