SANDSTORM-TORMENTA de Polvo in Las Vegas Severe Weather AlertHigh Wind Warning 2/22&23/2023

Severe Weather Alert
High Wind Warning
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property
Alert in Effect
From 1:00 PM (PST), February 21, until 10:00 AM (PST), February 22
Description
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.
* WHERE...Much of southern Nevada, much of Mohave County Arizona, the lower elevations of Inyo County California, the eastern half of San Bernardino County California, and the Morongo Basin.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Widespread blowing dust will be possible, leading to reduced visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous travel conditions are expected along area highways. The strongest gusts are expected to be in areas of higher terrain, and winds should peak overnight.
Weather Event Onset
1:00 PM (PST), February 21
Urgency
Take action within next hour.
Affected Area
Las Vegas Valley