entergy louisiana crews are assessing damages and restoring power where it is safe to do so after a destructive line of storms swept across north louisiana friday morning.

severe weather, including thunderstorms and a tornado, pelted entergy mississippi’s service area friday night, causing power outages for 15,398 customers at peak. as of 8 p.m., power has been restored to about 9,322 customers.

approximately 94% of customers are restored following severe thunderstorms.

crews have restored power to approximately 82% of customers as of monday morning.

crews have restored power to approximately 71% of customers within 24 hours of the storm’s initial impact.

crews are continuing damage assessments and restoration efforts following strong storms with 70 mph winds, heavy rain.