Over 33K customers without power, nearly 50 power poles damaged as Las Vegas valley sees high winds

LAS VEGAS (Class) – More than 33,000 NV energy customers were weak, about 50 power poles were damaged, the flights from Las Vegas were delayed and a dust storm warning reached 70 miles / h in the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday.

At 15:30, the National Weather Service Las Vegas reported that it was 65 to 70 miles / hour Gusts in the remote southern parts of the valley. A serious storm warning for Las Vegas Valley was extended to 15:45 on Tuesday.

A dust storm warning was put into force until 17.00 until 16.00. When visibility falls, pull away from the road for those who drive and place your vehicle in the park. Turn off the lights and keep your feet away from the brake. Infants, elderly and those with respiratory problems are asked to take precautions.

Clark County’s Air Quality section gave a dust warning on Tuesday after the dust storm warning. Under windy conditions, people with heart or lung disease, elderly adults and children, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, especially when they are physically active, they may be at greater risk than particles, because they may be as better as possible.

The video of 8 news audiences in a plane on the asphalt at Harry Reid International Airport showed dust surrounding the plane while the winds were taken.

According to NV Energy, more than 33,000 NV energy customers remained weak on Tuesday evening due to sudden and severe wind storm. Those affected by power outages can click here For deduction sources.

As of 19:00, approximately 272 deductions, weak 20,485 customers and about 50 power poles have been damaged by the wind and will have to be replaced. According to NV Energy, the crew will isolate at least the number of customers possible when repairing cuts.

According to NV Energy, deductions were primarily caused by severe winds.

“Although our teams will work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible, the damage is important and will take time to restore. Our teams will continue to work to make the necessary repairs in the evening and in the coming days,” he said.

Customers are encouraged to sign up for deduction warnings in Myaccount for additional updates.

On Tuesday, electrical lines were seen on East and Sahara streets around 15.00, where the strips going to the east were closed due to poles on the street or towards the street.

Las Vegas metro police shortly before 19.00, the road on the road, more than one pole and line of the line of the officials of the Tropicana Boulevard and Pecos road reported that the civil servants were at the scene. Drivers were asked to avoid the area and find alternative ways.

RTC Southern Nevada also reported electrical lines on the Flamingo Road on Burnham Boulevard.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the flights from the Las Vegas Valley saw delays between one hour and one minute and 15 minutes due to the wind.

8 News Now the audience has reported damage to the wind, including false light poles, fallen power poles and overturned tents.

If you have photos of wind or downloaded electrical lines as of Tuesday, you can send them to pix@8Newsnow.com.

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