9 p.m.

Southwestern Electric crews have restored power to 1,025 members tonight after a thunderstorm packed with lightning and strong winds left 1,275 members without service earlier this evening.

At 9 p.m., 230 Madison County members remained without service, while isolated outages were scattered across Montgomery, Fayette, Shelby, Macoupin and Bond counties.

Crews were making repairs throughout the co-op’s service area.

Members are cautioned to avoid downed and low-hanging lines, which may be energized or become energized at any time.