Xcel’s planned public safety power stoppages collided with wind-related electricity outages around the Front Range on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands without power.

El Paso and other neighboring counties are under two weather advisories as high winds and dry conditions pose potential fire risks Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a red flag warning for the entire Interstate 25 corridor along the Front Range of Colorado.

It will be windy overnight in southern Colorado, with current high wind warnings remaining in effect until 7 am.

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an

Windy conditions in Colorado’s high country are forecast for Wednesday ahead of light snow Thursday as December’s wild weather continues. A larger storm for the weekend will add snow to the northern and central mountains mainly.

The windstorm impacting Colorado today and tonight has parallels to the storm that hit the state nearly 4 years ago to the day. Tens of thousands lost power, and many semi-trucks overturned.

The American Red Cross urges Colorado residents to prepare for high winds and wildfire risks. Safeguard homes, plan evacuations and stay alert as conditions worsen.