Sorry to hear about the storm, but met office forecast a lovely day, and this evening confirmed at had indeed been a lovely day, so I suspect there must have been some other explanation for all these events.
Ref wildlife, so far this year have already dealt with a wasps nest, and humanely discouraged some dozens of horribly noisy rooks from returning to the rookery adjacent to the house.
Biggest current threat is from an influx of pidgeons and squirrels. One pidgeon and squirrel in particular seem to have formed a bond and are often seen together or at least, scurrying away in opposite directions, from under the hedges, when disturbed.
What chance a new species might emerge to annoy me next year, 'squidgeons'?