Colorado Braces for Potential Power Outages Amid Windy Weather

Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500, 000 to 52, 000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid. The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect areas near the mountains. These include parts of Jefferson, Boulder, Clear Creek, Larimer, and Weld counties. The goal is to prevent wildfires. The risk is high because of dry weather and strong winds. Denver has seen record-high temperatures recently. This makes the situation even more dangerous.Power crews will work to restore electricity as soon as it is safe. They will check the lines carefully before turning the power back on. This process can take hours or even days. Even if there are no power cuts, the power lines will be more sensitive. They will shut off if they detect any problems. This is to prevent accidents. Customers can check for outages online or by texting. There is a small chance of rain or snow, but it is unlikely to help much.