LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A flash flood warning was issued for northeastern Clark County until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service office in Las Vegas issued the warning just after 1:30 p.m. due to "heavy rain, capable of flash flooding" occurring in the area.
⚠️Flash Flood Warning⚠️
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) September 13, 2022
📍North Eastern Clark County
⌚Until 4:30 PM
⛈️ Heavy rain, capable of flash flooding, is occurring in the area. If you encounter a flooded roadway; turn around, don't drown. #NVwx pic.twitter.com/O2NvsZu9Id
Forecasters reminded the public to "turn around, don't drown" if you encounter a flooded roadway.
The impacted area includes Valley of Fire Highway and Interstate 15 in northeastern Clark County.
NWS called the flash flood damage threat "considerable."
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