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