Xcel is warning about a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff for some Texas and Eastern New Mexico customers on Friday.

Xcel Energy crews are preparing for the likelihood of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Friday due to high winds.

"We encourage customers to plan for potential power outages later this week due to the weather," the utility company said ...

Originally, the county reported power would be shut off at 10 a.m. and advised customers to prepare for up to 72 hours ...

Xcel Energy expects the shutoff to begin around 10 a.m. CT today and will provide updates as conditions evolve.

Xcel Energy crews are preparing for the likelihood of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Friday due to high winds.

Energy companies use planned power shutoffs to prevent downed wires causing fires during periods of high winds.

Xcel Energy says: "A Public Safety Power Shutoff is likely to occur for a small number of our eastern New Mexico customers ...

A windy few days last week caused Public Service Company of New Mexico customers to prepare for potential power shutoffs. This week, Xcel Energy users might need to do the same. Eastern New Mexico ...

Xcel Energy cited the original need for the Public Safety Power Shutoff due to "exceptionally high wind speeds, low humidity and an abundance of dead or dry brush and grass." Dig Deeper ...

Xcel Energy announced crews are watching and preparing for severe weather forecasted across the service area in Texas and New Mexico this weekend.

Xcel Energy said Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) may be activated, and a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may happen Friday. "Xcel Energy uses weather forecasts and other data to ...