Headline:
High Wind Watch issued May 15 at 2:08PM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60
mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and
south central and southern Nevada.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high-profile vehicles. Blowing dust and reduced
visibility is possible.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
Area Description:
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead - AZ side; Lake Mohave - AZ side; Eastern Sierra Slopes of Inyo County; White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Morongo Basin; Cadiz Basin; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Owens Valley South; Owens Valley North; Esmeralda and Central Nye County; Lincoln County; Northeast Clark County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon; Las Vegas Valley; Southern Clark County; Lake Mead - NV side; Lake Mohave - NV side
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV