More than 2,000 LCEC customers across SW Florida impacted by power outages

Strong storms are moving through Southwest Florida on Monday night, causing numerous power outages.According to the Lee County Electric Cooperative, more than 2,000 customers in Collier County are impacted as of 8:19 p.m. Power restoration is estimated to be completed at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Approximately 903 customers in Cape Coral have been impacted as of 8:20 p.m.LCEC’s outage map shows 278 customers in northeast Cape Coral, 230 customers in northwest Cape Coral, 125 customers in southeast Cape Coral, and 270 customers in southwest Cape Coral are affected.You can view LCEC’s outage map to see which regions are experiencing outages here.LCEC said crews are out and will restore power as soon as possible. Officials also said they will work in the rain as long as it’s safe to do so. For more on Monday night’s storms and incoming cold front, click here to read the Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day forecast.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Strong storms are moving through Southwest Florida on Monday night, causing numerous power outages.

According to the Lee County Electric Cooperative, more than 2,000 customers in Collier County are impacted as of 8:19 p.m. Power restoration is estimated to be completed at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Approximately 903 customers in Cape Coral have been impacted as of 8:20 p.m.

LCEC’s outage map shows 278 customers in northeast Cape Coral, 230 customers in northwest Cape Coral, 125 customers in southeast Cape Coral, and 270 customers in southwest Cape Coral are affected.

You can view LCEC’s outage map to see which regions are experiencing outages here.

LCEC said crews are out and will restore power as soon as possible. Officials also said they will work in the rain as long as it’s safe to do so.

For more on Monday night’s storms and incoming cold front, click here to read the Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day forecast.

DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.