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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Las Vegas, NV

May 15, 20264 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at May 15, 2026, 11:56 PM PDT for 4 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 31 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 15, 2026, 11:56 PM PDT (06:56 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Esmeralda County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 17, 1:56 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 E Tonopah, NVASOS Tonopah Airport (KTPH), elevation 5426 feet.
May 17, 2:04 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 82Hoover Dam, NVMesonet station HDMNV Us-93 Hoover Dam Bridge - Nevada. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1249 and continued through 1429. Peak gust 82 mph at 1404.
May 17, 2:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 Ene Round Valley, CAMesonet station 596SE Sce Gorge River Valley. Single gust above 58 mph at 1430.
May 17, 3:44 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Sse Yermo, CAASOS station KDAG Barstow-Daggett Airport. Wind speeds of 40 mph or greater from 1530 thru 1800. Peak gust 58 mph at 1544.
May 17, 3:59 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nw Mountain Springs, NVMesonet station MTSN2 Mt. Potosi 4 NNW. Single gust to 58 mph at 1559.
May 17, 4:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 N Round Valley, CAMesonet station SE102 2.9 N Round Valley (SCE). Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1520and continued through 1750. Peak gust 70mph.
May 17, 4:10 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Nnw Big Pine, CAMesonet station SE378 0.7 NW Big Pine (SCE). Peak gust of 67 at 1610. Sustained winds above 40 mph 1540 thru 1810.
May 17, 4:25 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Nw Scottys Junction, NVMesonet station SJTNV Us-95 At Scottys Junction. Wind speeds above 40 mph or greater began at 1435 and continued through 1816. Peak gust 64mph at 1625.
May 17, 4:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 N Furnace Creek, CALarge tree blown down at Cow Creek. Death Valley visitor center power also out.
May 17, 4:45 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6113 N Mercury, NVMesonet station A05AB 13.2 N Mercury (ARL SORD). Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1700 and continued through 1730. Peak gust 61 mph at 1715.
May 17, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6136 Ssw Rachel, NVMesonet station A10AA 36.5 N Mercury (ARL SORD). Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1645 and continued through 1700. Peak gust 61 mph at 1700.
May 17, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6226 Ne Beatty, NVMesonet station A18AA 26.2 NE Beatty (ARL SORD). Wind speeds of 40 mph or greater from 1615 through 1945. Peak gust 62 mph at 1700.
May 17, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6431 N Mercury, NVMesonet station A04AA 30.6 N Mercury (ARL SORD). Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1630 and continued through 1715. Peak gust 64 mph at 1700.
May 17, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7138 Nnw Mercury, NVMesonet station A12AF 38.1 N Mercury (ARL SORD). Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1630 and continued through 2000. Peak gust 71mph at 1700.
May 17, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 714 Sse Big Pine, CAMesonet station 234SE Sce Inyokern. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1530 and continued through 1710. Peak gust 71mph at 1700.
May 17, 5:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Sse Lone Pine, CALone Pine ASOS. Single gust to 58 mph at 1715.
May 17, 5:33 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7124 Sse Littlefield, AZMesonet station QTWA3 Tweeds Point. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1333 and continued through 2033. Peak gust 71mph at 1733.
May 17, 5:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6117 Se Deep Springs, CAMesonet station EVLC1 Eureka Valley. Single gust above 58 mph at 1734.
May 17, 5:42 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 723 E Bishop, CAASOS station KBIH Bishop Airport. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1430 and continued through 1756. Peak gust 73mph at 1742.
May 17, 6:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 N Amargosa Valley, NVMesonet station A25AI 2.0 N Amargosa Valley (ARL SORD). Single gust to 58 mph.
May 17, 6:51 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7130 Ssw Trona, CAMesonet station SQSC1 Red Mountain 2 ENE. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1751 and continued through 2151. Peak gust 71mph at 1851.
May 17, 7:04 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 Se Moapa, NVI-15 northbound at Moapa Valley Rd. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1904 and continued through 1924. Peak gust 61 mph at 1914.
May 17, 7:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7215 Nnw Amargosa Valley, NVMesonet station OYMAB 14.9 N Amargosa Valley (ARL SORD). Sustained winds over 40 mph began at 1615 and ended at 1945. Peak gust 72 mph at 1845.
May 17, 7:36 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Nnw North Las Vegas A, NVAWOS station KVGT North Las Vegas Airport. Single gust to 58 mph.
May 17, 7:50 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 S The Strip, NVASOS station KLAS Las Vegas-Harry Reid Airport. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1938 and continued through 1956. Peak gust 63mph at 1950.
May 17, 8:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 692 Ssw The Strip, NVMesonet station 1554W Allegiant Stadium.
May 17, 8:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Temple Bar, AZWind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 2030 and continued through 2045. Peak gust 61 mph at 2030.
May 17, 9:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 N Gass Peak, NVMesonet station DNES2 8.3 N Gass Peak (DRI). Single gust to 58 mph.
May 17, 9:40 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6716 S Kelso, CAMesonet station UCGR 15.9 S Kelso (DRI). Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 2140 and continued through 2210. Peak gust 67mph at 2140.
May 17, 9:41 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 8912 Sw Elgin, NVMesonet station KNSN2 Elgin 11 WSW Kane Springs. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater began at 1941 and continued through 2241. Peak gust 89mph at 2141.
May 17, 10:26 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 9019 S Haiwee, CAFive Mile RAWS FMRC1. Wind gusts above 58 mph from 1926 5/17 thru 0426 5/18 Peak gust 90 at 2226.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 00:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 379 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2026-05-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2026-05-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 23 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
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Mixed-layer LCL
3802 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

797 
WWUS75 KVEF 160656
NPWVEF

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.

&&

$$

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.

&&

$$

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-161800-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.260517T1800Z-260518T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T0600Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Baker, Mitchell Caverns, Twentynine
Palms, Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley, Mountain Pass, and Vidal
Junction
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.

* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-575-576-161800-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Hualapai Peak, Mt Trumbull, Golden
Valley, Tuweep, Wikieup, Western Grand Canyon, Yucca, Dolan
Springs, Kingman, Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument,
and Valentine
1156 PM MST Fri May 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hualapai Mountains, Northwest Deserts, and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ523-161800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260516T1800Z-260518T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1156 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A 
  few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

SM
6 follow-up statements
159 
WWUS75 KVEF 161730
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1030 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

CAZ519-521-522-581-582-NVZ014-171100-
/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, Stovepipe Wells, Westgard
Pass, Furnace Creek, Independence, Goldfield, Lone Pine, Whitney
Portal, Bristlecone Pine, Dyer, Bishop, Olancha, Shoshone,
Beatty, and Silver Peak
1030 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

NVZ015>020-022-171100-
/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 Searchlight, Hiko, Moapa, Amargosa
Valley, Indian Springs, Panaca, Henderson, Alamo, Caliente,
Cal-Nev-Ari, Pioche, Las Vegas, Boulder City, Overton, Primm, Mt
Charleston, Desert Rock, Rachel, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Red
Rock Canyon, Hayford Pk, and Mesquite
1030 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-171100-
/O.CON.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 Needles, Laughlin, Lake Havasu City,
Bullhead City, Topock, Desert Hills, South Cove, Temple Bar, and
Hoover Dam
1030 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026 /1030 AM MST Sat May 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-171100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260516T1800Z-260518T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1030 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A 
  few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ001-575-576-171100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Wikieup, Kingman, Pipe Spring National
Monument, Colorado City, Western Grand Canyon, Tuweep, Yucca,
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Golden Valley, Hualapai Peak, and Mt
Trumbull
1030 AM MST Sat May 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hualapai Mountains, Northwest Deserts, and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-171100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T0600Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Mountain Pass, Vidal Junction, Twentynine
Palms, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Mitchell Caverns, and Baker
1030 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.

* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

MW
156 
WWUS75 KVEF 170712
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

CAZ519-521-522-581-582-NVZ014-171800-
/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 Goldfield, Shoshone, Independence,
Bishop, Dyer, Silver Peak, Beatty, Whitney Portal, Lone Pine,
Aspendell, Bristlecone Pine, Westgard Pass, Furnace Creek,
Olancha, and Stovepipe Wells
1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING 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 this morning 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.

&&

$$

NVZ015>020-022-171800-
/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 Rachel, Primm, Mesquite, Overton,
Searchlight, Pioche, Indian Springs, Mt Charleston, Amargosa
Valley, Moapa, Desert Rock, Boulder City, Caliente, Alamo, Red
Rock Canyon, Hiko, Cal-Nev-Ari, North Las Vegas, Panaca,
Henderson, Pahrump, Hayford Pk, and Las Vegas
1212 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 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 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 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-171800-
/O.CON.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 Desert Hills, Needles, Bullhead City,
South Cove, Lake Havasu City, Temple Bar, Topock, Hoover Dam, and
Laughlin
1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026 /1212 AM MST Sun May 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON 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/ this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-171800-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Fort Irwin, and Barstow
1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A 
  few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-171800-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Baker, Vidal Junction, Mountain Pass,
Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley, Mitchell Caverns, and Twentynine
Palms
1212 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.

* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-575-576-171800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Golden Valley, Mt Trumbull, Hualapai
Peak, Dolan Springs, Tuweep, Yucca, Valentine, Wikieup, Colorado
City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Western Grand Canyon, and
Kingman
1212 AM MST Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM 
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hualapai Mountains, Northwest Deserts, and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

SM
609 
WWUS75 KVEF 171746
NPWVEF

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.

&&

$$

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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-180600-
/O.CON.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, Bullhead City, Needles, Topock,
Hoover Dam, Desert Hills, South Cove, Lake Havasu City, and
Temple Bar
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026 /1046 AM MST Sun May 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT /5 PM MST/ THIS 
AFTERNOON 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/ this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A 
  few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ001-575-576-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Dolan Springs, Yucca, Mt Trumbull,
Tuweep, Western Grand Canyon, Wikieup, Pipe Spring National
Monument, Hualapai Peak, Golden Valley, Valentine, Colorado City,
and Kingman
1046 AM MST Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM 
MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Hualapai Mountains, Northwest Deserts, and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.260517T2100Z-260518T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal
Junction, Baker, Mitchell Caverns, Mountain Pass, and Morongo
Valley
1046 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM 
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.

* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

SC
088 
WWUS75 KVEF 180536
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1036 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-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 Needles, Lake Havasu City, Temple Bar,
Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Bullhead City, Desert Hills, Topock, and
South Cove
1036 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026 /1036 PM MST Sun May 17 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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.

&&

$$

CAZ519-521-522-581-582-NVZ014-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-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 Independence, Lone Pine, Shoshone,
Bishop, Goldfield, Furnace Creek, Dyer, Beatty, Westgard Pass,
Silver Peak, Olancha, Stovepipe Wells, Whitney Portal, Aspendell,
and Bristlecone Pine
1036 PM 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.

&&

$$

NVZ015>020-022-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-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 Amargosa Valley, Mesquite, Desert Rock,
Searchlight, Indian Springs, Hiko, Pahrump, Panaca, Las Vegas,
Primm, Pioche, Boulder City, Moapa, North Las Vegas, Hayford Pk,
Caliente, Alamo, Cal-Nev-Ari, Mt Charleston, Henderson, Overton,
Rachel, and Red Rock Canyon
1036 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-575-576-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Mt Trumbull, Golden Valley, Colorado
City, Dolan Springs, Tuweep, Kingman, Valentine, Wikieup, Pipe
Spring National Monument, Yucca, Western Grand Canyon, and
Hualapai Peak
1036 PM MST Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Hualapai Mountains, Northwest Deserts, and Northwest 
  Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ523-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1036 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A 
  few gusts over 60 mph are possible on Sunday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles on north-south oriented roads. Use extra 
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Twentynine Palms, Morongo Valley, Baker,
Yucca Valley, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, and Mountain Pass
1036 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest Sunday evening.

* WHERE...Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

SM
665 
WWUS75 KVEF 181144
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
444 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

CAZ519-521-522-581-582-NVZ014>020-022-181245-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley
National Park-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-
Including the cities of Dyer, Caliente, Silver Peak, Las Vegas,
Searchlight, Pahrump, Stovepipe Wells, Boulder City, Bristlecone
Pine, Pioche, Overton, Amargosa Valley, Alamo, Mt Charleston,
Desert Rock, Henderson, Hiko, Rachel, Red Rock Canyon, Shoshone,
Moapa, Lone Pine, Goldfield, Aspendell, Olancha, Panaca, Bishop,
Beatty, Independence, Indian Springs, Hayford Pk, North Las
Vegas, Cal-Nev-Ari, Whitney Portal, Furnace Creek, Mesquite,
Westgard Pass, and Primm
444 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the High Wind Warning will 
be allowed to expire.

$$

AZZ001-575-576-CAZ523>526-181245-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-Western
Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including the cities of Barstow, Valentine, Hualapai Peak,
Mitchell Caverns, Mt Trumbull, Wikieup, Fort Irwin, Daggett,
Yucca, Colorado City, Golden Valley, Mountain Pass, Morongo
Valley, Baker, Tuweep, Kingman, Pipe Spring National Monument,
Western Grand Canyon, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Dolan
Springs, and Vidal Junction
444 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 /444 AM MST Mon May 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT /5 AM MST/ EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the Wind Advisory has been 
allowed to expire.

$$

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-181800-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-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 Desert Hills, Temple Bar, Bullhead City,
Hoover Dam, South Cove, Topock, Lake Havasu City, Needles, and
Laughlin
444 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 /444 AM MST Mon May 18 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ 
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* 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...Until 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

CO
965 
WWUS75 KVEF 181755
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1055 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

AZZ002-570-571-CAZ527-NVZ025-026-181900-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-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 Temple Bar, Lake Havasu City, Hoover Dam,
Topock, Bullhead City, Laughlin, South Cove, Desert Hills, and
Needles
1055 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 /1055 AM MST Mon May 18 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS 
MORNING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the High Wind Warning has 
been allowed to expire. North winds will gust 25 to 35 MPH through 
the  afternoon, with the strongest winds around midday before 
diminishing the rest of the day.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
http://weather.gov/lasvegas

AN

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