Heavy storms brought down power lines and trees as they rolled through Morgan County Monday afternoon.
According to Decatur Utilities, 4,288 customers were without power as of 2:30 p.m. Another 4,594 outages were reported by Joe Wheeler Electrical Co-Op with additional outages in Hartselle.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said there are numerous roadway hazards and people should use caution while driving. If a traffic signal is not working, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Do not attempt to move downed power lines, officials said…