PINEVILLE, La. – (9 p.m.) – As of 9 p.m., Cleco had restored power to nearly 90 percent of the 63,000 Cleco customers who lost power following Tropical Storm Barry.

“Our crews have worked through challenging conditions like heavy rain and strong winds to restore power to customers,” said James Lass, general manager of distribution operations and emergency management. “Despite our best efforts, some customers will be without power overnight.”

As of 9 p.m., Cleco had approximately 7,000 customers without power. 

For more information, visit Cleco’s Storm Center or follow the company on Facebook at @ClecoPower.