A sudden storm is turning the Las Vegas desert into a flood risk.
Key points
- A flash flood warning is active until 9:15 p.m. PDT Saturday for North Las Vegas, Lone Mountain, Centennial Hills and Aliante.
- The storm brings heavy rain, lightning, localized street flooding and winds up to 40 mph.
- Drivers are advised not to drive through standing or rushing water and to monitor local alerts.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the northern and northwestern portions of the Las Vegas Valley, with the alert remaining in effect until 9:15 p.m. PDT on Saturday.
The warning specifically covers North Las Vegas, Lone Mountain, Centennial Hills and the Aliante community, according to the service’s latest bulletin.
Areas Under Warning
Meteorologists report that the storm system is producing torrential rainfall, active lightning, localized street flooding and gusty winds that have topped 40 mph.
Officials are urging drivers to avoid traveling through any standing or rushing water on roadways, emphasizing that even shallow water can be dangerous.
Current Storm Conditions
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay tuned to local updates and to follow any additional instructions from emergency officials until the warning expires at 9:15 p.m.
Reader questions
When does the flash flood warning expire?
The warning is set to expire at 9:15 p.m. PDT on Saturday.
Which neighborhoods are included in the warning?
North Las Vegas, Lone Mountain, Centennial Hills and the Aliante community are listed in the alert.
What should drivers do if they encounter water on the road?
Officials advise drivers to avoid driving through standing or rushing water and to seek an alternate route or higher ground.
Source: fox5vegas.com