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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

CAZ519-521-522-581-582-NVZ014-161800-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.260517T1800Z-260518T1200Z/
/O.NEW.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 Bishop, Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek,
Independence, Whitney Portal, Westgard Pass, Silver Peak,
Shoshone, Bristlecone Pine, Goldfield, Beatty, Aspendell,
Olancha, Dyer, and Lone Pine
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 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...From 11 AM Sunday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

NVZ015>020-022-161800-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.260517T1800Z-260518T1200Z/
/O.NEW.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 Hiko, Searchlight, Primm, Caliente,
Henderson, Boulder City, Cal-Nev-Ari, Panaca, Amargosa Valley,
North Las Vegas, Overton, Desert Rock, Pioche, Mesquite, Rachel,
Alamo, Hayford Pk, Moapa, Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Indian
Springs, Pahrump, and Mt Charleston
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY 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 locations.

* 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 Sunday 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 the late afternoon and
  evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-161800-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.260517T1800Z-260518T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0002.260518T0000Z-260518T1800Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead - AZ side-Lake Mohave - AZ
side-San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-Lake Mead -
 NV side-Lake Mohave - NV side-
Including the cities of Laughlin, Desert Hills, Temple Bar, South
Cove, Lake Havasu City, Topock, Bullhead City, Needles, and
Hoover Dam
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026 /1156 PM MST Fri May 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ SUNDAY TO 11
AM PDT /11 AM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ
  side, and Lake Mohave - AZ side. In California, San Bernardino
  County-Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead - NV side
  and Lake Mohave - NV side.

* WHEN...From 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ Sunday to 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/
  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.

Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
347 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

CAZ338-162000-
/O.CON.KHNX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the cities of Mojave
347 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1217 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

CAZ376>378-170200-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260517T1600Z/
Southern Ventura County Mountains-Northern Ventura County
Mountains-Interstate 5 Corridor-
Including the cities of Ozena, Gorman, Tejon Pass, Lockwood
Valley, Matilija, Rose Valley, Topatopa Mountains, Mount Pinos,
and Pyramid Lake
1217 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Strongest during the overnight hours.

* WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains,
  and Southern Ventura County Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
  levels at times during the daytime hours.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1217 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

CAZ381-383-170200-
/O.CON.KLOX.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Western Antelope Valley Foothills-Antelope Valley-
Including the cities of Elizabeth Lake, Palmdale, Lake Los
Angeles, Lake Palmdale, and Lancaster
1217 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds may drop well below warning
  levels at times during the daytime hours.

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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