High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
CAZ519-521-522-581-582-NVZ014-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0002.260517T1800Z-260518T1200Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley
National Park-Owens Valley South-Owens Valley North-Esmeralda and
Central Nye County-
Including the cities of Aspendell, Olancha, Bishop, Beatty,
Shoshone, Bristlecone Pine, Stovepipe Wells, Independence, Lone
Pine, Dyer, Westgard Pass, Whitney Portal, Goldfield, Furnace
Creek, and Silver Peak
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60
mph. A few gusts to 70 mph are possible.
* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Death
Valley National Park, Owens Valley South, Owens Valley North, and
Esmeralda and Central Nye County.
* WHEN...Until 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
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
...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.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1201 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
NVZ040-180115-
/O.UPG.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.260517T1800Z-260518T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0004.260517T1800Z-260518T0600Z/
Northwestern Nye-
Including the cities of Tonopah, Manhattan, and Round Mountain
1201 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Areas of blowing dust will reduce visibility to one mile or less
in spots. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
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