More than 150,000 Xcel Energy customers in Colorado are currently experiencing power outages as a result of strong winds that swept through the Denver metro area on Saturday and overnight. According to reports, winds exceeding 90 mph were recorded in several spots along the Front Range, causing widespread damage and disruption.

The powerful wind gusts uprooted numerous trees in neighborhoods across the metro, leaving a trail of damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles in their wake. In Littleton, a massive tree fell onto a home off Santa Fe Drive and W. Mineral Avenue, resulting in significant damage to the property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Other areas, such as Highland Drive, also witnessed trees falling on houses, causing extensive roof damage.

Littleton Cemetery saw scattered toppled trees, indicating the force of the winds. Residents described hearing loud gusts and witnessing the movement of trees, heightening their fear and concern. Meanwhile, in Centennial, trees were uprooted, leading to major damage to homes in the 6000 block of S. Elizabeth Way. Vehicles in the area of S. Clarkson Street and E. Easter Way were also affected by a fallen tree, as reported by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. Luckily, no injuries were reported in these incidents as well.

In Adams County, an under-construction building experienced a roof collapse due to the high winds. The resulting debris necessitated the temporary closure of roads in the area. However, they have since been reopened to traffic. Additionally, a fire caused by a downed power line severely damaged a home in the 2500 block of Fenton Street in Edgewater. Firefighters reported that the blaze affected the back side of the house and spread into the interior, causing smoke and heat damage near the point where the power feed enters the structure.

The strong winds also led to power outages, leaving approximately 100,000 Xcel Energy customers without electricity. In total, more than 150,000 customers are currently affected by the outages, with Xcel Energy indicating that around 55,000 of these were planned as part of public safety power shutoffs.

As Xcel Energy works to restore power to its customers, the affected areas continue to assess and clean up the extensive damage caused by the fallen trees. Residents are urged to exercise caution and make necessary repairs, while authorities are actively addressing road closures and other safety concerns.