Nasty storms mean power outages, and nasty storms are headed our way. That could leave us in the dark. New Jersey is under a tornado watch, and that means we could deal with some power issues today.

When the power goes out for a couple hours, most folks treat it like an inconvenience. A total failure is different. No lights, no heat, no water pressure in a lot of places, no gas pumps, spotty cell ...

CLEVELAND — When a winter storm rages outside, snow, ice and wind aren’t the only things you have to worry about. A power outage can turn a few hours of severe winter weather into a days-long ordeal.