High Wind Warning
Status
Event Continued Active alertStart Time
Sun 05/17/2026 05:00 PM EDTEnd Time
Mon 05/18/2026 08:00 AM EDTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Full Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds, shifting to the northwest between 25 and 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. A few gusts to 70 mph are possible in wind prone locations. * WHERE...Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep Range, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be associated with a cold front that will move through during the late afternoon and evening hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.
Technical Header
NVZ015>020-022-171800- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0002.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/ Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Rachel, Primm, Mesquite, Overton, Searchlight, Pioche, Indian Springs, Mt Charleston, Amargosa Valley, Moapa, Desert Rock, Boulder City, Caliente, Alamo, Red Rock Canyon, Hiko, Cal-Nev-Ari, North Las Vegas, Panaca, Henderson, Pahrump, Hayford Pk, and Las Vegas 1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026