Severe Thunderstorm Warning 31, NWS Las Vegas, NV

Issued

Jul 23, 2021, 7:11 PM PDT (02:11 UTC)

Expired

Jul 23, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT

In force

49 min

Issued by

NWS Las Vegas, NV

Area

Storm-based polygon

Hail

0.75 in

Wind

60.0 mph

Counties Mohave County, AZ, Clark County, NV

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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374 
WUUS55 KVEF 240211
SVRVEF
AZC015-NVC003-240300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.SV.W.0031.210724T0211Z-210724T0300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
711 PM PDT Fri Jul 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northwestern Mohave County in northwestern Arizona...
  Northeastern Clark County in southern Nevada...

* Until 800 PM PDT/800 PM MST/.

* At 707 PM PDT/707 PM MST/, strong outflow from thunderstorms 
  was located along a line extending from near Logandale to 
  23 miles southeast of Bunkerville, moving south at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...40-50 mph wind gusts over Lake Mead NRA.

  SOURCE...Radar and observations.

  IMPACT...Strong winds resulting in very dangerous boating 
           conditions on the lake and near marinas.

* Locations impacted include...
  Las Vegas Bay, Lake Las Vegas, Overton, Moapa Valley, Echo Bay, Las
  Vegas Bay Campground, Echo Bay Campground, Callville Bay, Meadview,
  Valley Of Fire, Callville Bay Campground, Lake Mead National
  Recreation Area, Temple Bar Campground, Overton Beach, South Cove
  and Temple Bar.

This includes Interstate 15 in Nevada between mile markers 87 and 88.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

If on or near Overton Beach to Echo Bay as well as Callville Bay and 
Temple Bar, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a 
vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles from the 
parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough 
to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now!  Do not be 
caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3609 11498 3588 11398 3647 11378 3664 11461
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 022DEG 33KT 3661 11454 3647 11388 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

TB3

749 
WWUS55 KVEF 240237
SVSVEF

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
737 PM PDT Fri Jul 23 2021

AZC015-NVC003-240300-
/O.CON.KVEF.SV.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210724T0300Z/
Mohave AZ-Clark NV-
737 PM PDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM
PDT/800 PM MST/ FOR NORTHWESTERN MOHAVE AND NORTHEASTERN CLARK
COUNTIES...

At 735 PM PDT/735 PM MST/, strong thunderstorm outflow was located 
near the Valley Of Fire and heading towards the Echo Bay area of 
Lake Mead at 40 mph.

HAZARD...40-50 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds resulting in very dangerous boating conditions 
         on the lake and near marinas.

Locations impacted include...
Las Vegas Bay, Lake Las Vegas, Overton, Moapa Valley, Echo Bay, Las
Vegas Bay Campground, Echo Bay Campground, Callville Bay, Meadview,
Valley Of Fire, Callville Bay Campground, Lake Mead National
Recreation Area, Temple Bar Campground, Overton Beach, South Cove and
Temple Bar.

This includes Interstate 15 in Nevada between mile markers 87 and 88.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Las Vegas.

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

If on or near Lake Mead at Overton Beach or Echo Bay, get away from 
the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. remember, lightning 
can strike out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can 
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move 
to safe shelter now!  Do not be caught on the water in a 
thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3609 11498 3588 11398 3647 11378 3664 11461
TIME...MOT...LOC 0235Z 022DEG 33KT 3638 11465 3624 11399 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

TB3

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