High winds warning issued for Summit County says ‘widespread power outages are expected’

High winds warning issued for Summit County says ‘widespread power outages are expected’

West winds are expected to hover between 30-50 mph, with gusts up to and exceeding 90 mph from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday, according to a high wind warning issued by the National Weather Service. The alert urges folks to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. “Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected,” the warning states. “Travel will be difficult, especi…

Power shutoffs likely in Colorado as ‘high impact wind event’ expected Wednesday

Up to 85 mph wind gusts are possible in Colorado on Wednesday as the wind and dry conditions will bring a high fire danger to Denver and the I-25 corridor. Xcel Energy said to expect power outages.