UPDATE: Severe weather hits Morgan City; .U.S. 90 bridge reopens

Severe weather, including reports of tornadoes, have caused damage in the Morgan City area.

The U.S. 90 bridge was reported closed in both directions about 12:39 a.m. after it was struck by a barge during the storm. At 2:58 a.m. the Sheriff's Office reported that the bridge had reopened.

Inspectors had been called in to make sure the bridge is safe.

Reports in local media and in Facebook posts indicate storm damage occurred in the area near Lake Palourde. No injuries were immediately reported.

At 1:32 a.m., Cleco was reporting that 1,083 of its customers were without power, although that figure included the utility's entire service area.

At about 1 a.m., Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna posted a Facebook video urging residents to stay indoors while electric system workers tried to restore portions of the power system.

By 2 a.m., Dragna was saying power had been restored to 90-95% of the city.

The National Weather Service has not confirmed that a tornado has touched down.

The Morgan City Police Department reported that city workers are assessing damage following the severe weather.

"City crews are actively responding throughout the city to assess storm-related damage, check for downed power lines, and address other hazardous conditions affecting the city’s power grid and infrastructure," said an MCPD Facebook post.

"Residents are strongly urged to remain indoors and stay off the roadways unless absolutely necessary while crews work to safely assess conditions and restore power to affected areas"