(New Buffalo, MI) - There was a huge power outage in the New Buffalo area on Tuesday morning.

According to Indiana Michigan Power Company, overnight storms left more than 7,000 customers in the dark in New Buffalo and the surrounding area. In addition, about 1,600 customers were without service in the Three Oaks area. However, utility officials said that power is expected to be back on in some areas by late morning. 

In La Porte, NIPSCO reported just one outage in the city and none out in the county.