Nearly 78,000 customers without power as storm persists

Nearly 78,000 customers are without power as the storm continues into the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to local authorities.

Beau Moore, emergency management director for Lafayette County, urged residents to remain indoors. He said it is unsafe to leave homes because falling trees could pose a risk to anyone outside.

Utility crews are working to restore power, but officials have not provided an estimated timeline for outages to be resolved. Residents are advised to stay cautious and monitor local updates.

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