The home has been deemed unsafe after a tree destroyed its chimney and damaged the electrical system. Strong winds battered much of Maine on Thursday, breaking tree branches, knocking down power lines and forcing at least one family out of their home.

"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result," the National Weather Service warned. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."

Hold onto your hats because winds whipping across the Northeast and New England on Thursday have the potential to cause power outages and delay travel just as people get back into their normal routines after the holidays.