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High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 10:36PM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* 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.

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According to National Weather Service’s public record item, High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 10:36PM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV, * 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.

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High Wind Warning issued May 17 at 10:36PM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NVNational Weather Service - 2026-05-18T05:36:00+00:00

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