High winds and fire danger are forecast across Colorado through Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Red flag warnings will be in effect for the Eastern Plains until 5 p.m. Thursday, according to the weather service. Forecasters said 45 mph to 65 mph wind gusts are expected a cross the northeastern plains throughout the day. To the west, stronger wind gusts up to 85 mph are forecast Thursday night into Friday morning for the Front Range and foothills, according to the weather service. A high wind warning remains in effect for the area — including Jackson, Larimer, Grand, Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit and Park counties — until 11 a.m. Thursday. That includes Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range and the Mosquito Range. “Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines,” the warning stated. “Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.” The warning will be replaced by a high wind watch at 9 p.m. Thursday, which will continue into Friday morning. On the east side of Interstate 25, peak wind gusts are expected to hit 65 mph, forecasters said. Denver will be under a fire weather watch from Friday morning through Friday evening. Wind gusts between 70 mph and 80 mph are forecast for the western metro area during the watch, and humidity levels will drop as low as 10%, forecasters said. Strong winds will continue across the area overnight into Saturday, but are expected to largely disperse by Saturday evening, according to the weather service. Xcel Energy is monitoring the fire weather risk for Friday and considering another round of public safety power shutoffs for Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties, according to the utility. Power outages continue for 108,000 customers in Colorado with more high winds on the way Related Articles Power outages continue for 94,000 customers in Colorado with more high winds on the way Wind gusts up to 100 mph batter Colorado: Everything you need to know about power outages, road closures and more Ground delay ordered for DIA flights during Wednesday windstorm Canceled due to high winds: Wednesday’s drone show, holiday tree, Christkindlmarket Xcel’s planned outages, wind cut power to 100K; more electricity cut-offs possible Friday Restoring outages can take several hours to several days, so some customers who lost power on Wednesday may not see it restored until after Friday's outages, Xcel officials said. Customers can check the utility's current outage map online. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter. ...read more read less