Summary
Planned power shutoffs will affect 50,000 people in Colorado starting Wednesday to reduce wildfire risk. These outages are due to expected strong winds and dry conditions, which could increase the chance of fires.
Key Facts
- Xcel Energy will start power shutoffs for 50,000 people in Colorado on Wednesday morning.
- The affected areas include Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld counties.
- The shutoff aims to reduce wildfire risk due to expected high winds and low humidity.
- Winds could gust up to 90 mph, which has prompted high wind and red flag warnings.
- Weather conditions leading to the shutoff may improve by Wednesday evening.
- There is a warning that some areas could experience outages for more than three days.
- Residents are advised to prepare emergency kits and stay informed about the outages.
