Dallas County was among several others to have widespread power outage, with Alabama Power reporting that there were 32,300 customers without power as of 3 p.m. 

Outages were reported in the following counties: 

Dallas County – 10,700 customers

Tallapoosa County – 8,500 customers

Elmore County – 3,700 customers

Montgomery County – 900 customers

Autauga County – 180 customers

Lee County – 160 customers

Less than 50 in Wilcox and Lowndes counties are without power. A message from Alabama Power said that personnel will be working overnight to restore power. 

Additionally, Alabama Power provided a list of safety tips when dealing with damage caused by storms: 

  • Stay away from downed lines. Do not drive over lines or under low-hanging lines. Always assume power lines are energized.
  • Keep children and pets away from downed lines.
  • Stay clear of areas with fallen trees or limbs where downed lines may be hidden.
  • Exercise caution near chain link fences. Dangerous lines may touch the metal.
  • Avoid stepping in puddles and standing water after a storm as they may be touching hidden, downed power lines and be electrified.
  • DO NOT attempt to remove tree limbs or anything else caught in power lines. Call us at 1-800-888-2726 or contact a local law enforcement agency if downed lines are spotted.

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