Fri Mar 14 22:30:00 UTC 2025: ## High Winds Prompt Closures and Power Outages Across Texas Panhandle
**AMARILLO, TX** – High winds are expected to impact the Texas Panhandle on Friday, causing widespread closures and planned power outages. Xcel Energy will temporarily shut off power to roughly 17,000 customers in eastern New Mexico, the Panhandle, and the South Plains. This planned outage will affect operations at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which will experience altered services. Several businesses and schools in the region have also announced closures due to the severe weather. Residents are urged to check with individual businesses and schools for specific closure information. Anyone with additional closure information is asked to contact NewsChannel 10 at newsroom@newschannel10.com.
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