Several hundred Ameren Missouri customers experienced power outages during the storm on Friday afternoon. Hail was also present throughout the region. Camden County has the highest number of customers affected, with 1,283 customers experiencing outages. Morgan County follows behind at 1,014 customers and 565 customers are affected in Cole County. An Ameren spokesperson stated that high winds were blowing trees and tree limbs into power lines, causing these outages. Crews are working tirelessly to safely restore the outages. Miller County had 148 outages at one point and these were caused by trees falling into power lines. Boone Electric Cooperative has reported around three outages and total outages reached up to 26. It is crucial for customers to have a reliable way to stay weather-aware as high winds are expected with gusts of up to 60 miles per hour. The Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan and National Guard have been activated, following Governor Mike Parson signing an executive order. The tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m, and all Missourians are urged to take precautions and heed weather warnings to ensure their safety.