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

Xcel Energy is preparing for high wind speeds on Friday which will increase the wildfire risk across the area.

Xcel Energy is conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle to reduce the risk of ...

Xcel Energy is on high alert as severe weather conditions, including high winds and low relative humidity, are forecasted to increase wildfire risks across Texa ...

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that was anticipated for today will not be required in the South Plains region to reduce ...

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

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

Xcel Energy provides service in Artesia, Carlsbad, Clovis, Dexter, Eunice, Hagerman, Hobbs, Jal, Lake Arthur, Loving, ...

LUBBOCK, TEXAS – Xcel Energy announced the company is preparing for critical wildfire risks early this week across New Mexico ...

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

As the winds still rage on in West Texas along with high fire potential, Xcel Energy is considering shutting power off to West Texans on Tuesday.

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 ...