Coloradans are getting ready for round two of hurricane force winds. Xcel Energy says it could shut off sections of the grid when those winds kick up again on Saturday.
The Root Kava Co is the quintessential Boulder hangout spot. They had plans for this weekend. A Super Smash Bros. tournament and lots of chill vibes, but they will need to close if the power is cut.
“We serve kava, kratom and kanna, known as alcohol alternatives,” said Tekoa Williams, the general manager of The Root. “It gives people a place to study and hang out with their friends or meet new people.”
But all of that will be put on the back burner for now because starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, they likely won’t have any power. Xcel Energy said it will likely need to turn off power in large parts of Boulder and Jefferson Counties due to forecasted strong winds…