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NV Energy may shut down energy for the Mount Charleston Area

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) warning for customers in Kyle Canyon, Angel Peak and East Elko.

As of 4 p.m. today, the watch was upgraded to a warning, meaning that a shutdown is imminent if weather conditions do not improve.

The outage could go in effect in East Elko from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20.

A power shut off could be in effect for Angel Peak and Kyle Canyon from 3 p.m. on Friday, June 20, to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.

The areas of Glenbrook, Clear Creek, Jacks Valley, North Genoa and Elko are in a PSOM watch status.

Due to strong winds, low humidity in the region and high temperatures, NV Energy can potentially shut power down beginning Friday, June 20 at 3 p.m. and last until Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m.

A WATCH requires NV Energy to power down equipment to ensure community safety and prevent potential wildfire ignition. The time frame includes the duration of the weather event and the time required to inspect power lines or debris blowing into power lines, and other equipment that can cause a wildfires.

A PSOM WATCH may be canceled if weather conditions improve.

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