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 1046 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 higher elevations. * 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 evening hours between 6pm and midnight. 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>020-022-180600- /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 Pahrump, Red Rock Canyon, Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Hayford Pk, Overton, Henderson, Panaca, Caliente, Primm, Rachel, Moapa, Amargosa Valley, Pioche, Alamo, Searchlight, Hiko, Desert Rock, Mt Charleston, Cal-Nev-Ari, Indian Springs, and Mesquite 1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026