Are you experiencing power outages in your area?⁠ ⁠ Nearly 100,000 people across Colorado lost power as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday as strong winds buffeted the state, and more outages were being considered for Friday, according to Xcel Energy.⁠ ⁠ Wind gusts today are forecast to reach 80 mph in Boulder, 75 mph in Golden, 50 mph in Denver, 45 mph in Castle Rock, 55 mph in Fort Collins and 65 mph in Colorado Springs. Click the link in our bio for latest updates.⁠ ⁠ 📝: Lauren Penington, The Denver Post⁠ 📷: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post⁠ ⁠ #coloradoweather #xcel #poweroutage #cowx #colorado