Texas and New Mexico are facing strong winds on Thursday that could make driving dangerous. Red flag warnings also are in place.

Xcel is warning about a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff for some Texas and Eastern New Mexico customers on Friday.

Xcel Energy says: "A Public Safety Power Shutoff is likely to occur for a small number of our eastern New Mexico customers ...

Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico all have red flag conditions in place amid weather conditions ideal for fire spread.