High winds cause power outages in Eastern New Mexico

Thousands without power in eastern New Mexico, West Texas

Xcel Energy said about 55,000 customers are without power as of 7:30 p.m. Friday.

High winds cause power outages in Eastern New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High winds across the state on Friday caused low visibility, outages, and damage to property. Xcel Energy said many of its customers in Eastern New Mexico were without power Friday afternoon because extreme winds caused damage to its power lines. “We've had some damage to poles in multiple locations in Eastern New Mexico already this morning by midday. We expect as the winds intensify, or at least stay where they are, we will…

Thousands without power as storms hit central Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa -- MidAmerican Energy Company is reporting over 11,000 people are without power as severe storms blow through central Iowa Friday evening. Photos, videos of severe weather in Iowa Friday Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, with some storms reaching winds over 60 mph. Much of central Iowa was in a Level 4 out of 5 risk for severe weather. As of 9:30 p.m. MidAmerican reported 7,452 people in the Des Moines are…

Shutoff in Texas, New Mexico Friday Due to Wildfire Risk

Shutoff in Texas, New Mexico Friday Due to Wildfire Risk News Release Fri, 03/14/2025 - 08:25 Subheader body Additional crews positioned to restore power to affected customersafter proactive shutoff and weather-related outages In-page image(s) X Small Image Body AMARILLO, Texas (Mar. 13, 2025) – Xcel Energy is preparing to temporarily shut power off to approximately 17,000 customers in our Texas and New Mexico service area tomorrow morning to r…