US EditionOver 33K customers without power, nearly 50 power poles damaged as Las Vegas valley sees high winds
- A severe windstorm struck the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday, causing power outages for more than 30,000 homes and damaging nearly 50 power poles.
- The storm produced gusts up to 70 mph that toppled telephone poles and trees, blocking roads and triggering widespread electricity disruptions.
- NV Energy crews actively worked to isolate outages and restore power while Clark County set up emergency shelters and cooling sites at the convention center.
- Jose Flores, owner of Chapala's Mexican Restaurant, reported losing all fresh food and said, "every day I'm closed is more money lost," expressing worry about the future.
- Power had been restored to most customers by Wednesday afternoon, but nearly 1,000 residents remained without power late Thursday, with repairs ongoing.
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Virga Storm Slams Las Vegas - Videos from The Weather Channel
A virga storm slammed Las Vegas on Tuesday, bringing winds up to 70 mph to the area. Nearly 50 power poles were knocked down, causing power outages to thousands in the process. Surprisingly, not much rain was produced by the storm, as most of the rain evaporated before it was able to reach the ground. - Videos from The Weather Channel
Las Vegas valley sees high winds, over 33K customers without power, nearly 50 power poles damaged
Over 33,000 NV Energy customers were without power, nearly 50 power poles were damaged, flights leaving Las Vegas were delayed, and a dust storm warning was issued after wind gusts reaching 70 mph were reported in the Las Vegas valley Tuesday. At 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service Las Vegas reported that gusts of 65 to 70 mph in the far southern parts of the valley. A severe thunderstorm warning for the Las Vegas valley was extended to 3:45…
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