Storms Sweep into Las Vegas Valley, Marking Active Weather Day
On an active weather day, the Las Vegas Valley is experiencing storms moving in from the southwest. The National Weather Service has issued several alerts for the area due to flash flooding risks and other hazards.
Weather Conditions in Las Vegas Valley
The current weather details are as follows:
- Humidity: 71%
- Dew Point: 63°F
- Pressure: 29.83 inHg
- Wind Speed: 11 mph
- Wind Direction: West
- Visibility: 10 miles
- Sunrise: 6:44 AM
- Sunset: 6:11 PM
Weather Alerts Issued
Several weather alerts are currently active:
- Flash Flood Warning for Red Rock Canyon and Blue Diamond until 9 PM.
- Flash Flood Warning for southwest Clark County until 8:45 PM.
- Flash Flood Warning for central Clark County until 7:45 PM.
- Flash Flood Warning for Sandy Valley until 7:45 PM.
- Flood Advisory for central Clark County until 7:45 PM.
- Flood Advisory for western Clark County until 6:45 PM.
- Flood Watch for Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon until 11 PM Saturday.
- Flood Watch for Lincoln County until 11 PM Saturday.
Impact on Residents
As storms move through the valley, local utilities and transportation systems are affected:
- NV Energy reports approximately 1,500 customers without power as of 6:30 PM.
- Ground Stop at Las Vegas airports until 6:45 PM.
- Flight delays are averaging 84 minutes for ground delays and 75 minutes for departures.
Traffic and Safety Warnings
Flooding on local roads has prompted warnings for drivers:
- Water rescue operations are taking place at Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue.
- Flooding reported along Cambridge Street between Flamingo Road and Katie Avenue.
- Roads around Lake Mead Parkway and Boulder Highway are also affected.
Residents are advised to exercise caution and avoid flooded areas whenever possible. Continued monitoring of weather conditions is recommended as more updates will follow.
