According to Ameren Illinois, power outages have been reported in the area due to the winter storm. These are the updates of the power outages in counties as of 5:30 p.m.:

Christian: 37

Shelby: 2

Montgomery: 346

Fayette: 221

Effingham: 360

Moultrie: 95

Coles: 577

Sangamon: 14

Macon: 843