UPDATE AT 6:30 P.M. JULY 17: Minor flooding was reported around the valley, making it difficult to pass certain roads, especially in southwest Las Vegas. The storm caused damage to various properties.
The storm also briefly shut down the High Roller observation wheel on the Las Vegas Strip.
UPDATE AT 3:30 P.M. JULY 17: The southern part of the Las Vegas valley began seeing heavy rain and wind around 2:30 p.m. Monday. So far, no serious damage has been reported. The storm is moving through the valley quickly.
So far... pic.twitter.com/FYhERI2VJv
— Bryan Scofield (@bryanscofield1) July 17, 2017
Stay safe - water piles up quickly! View right outside @KTNV studios near Valley View & Desert Inn #vegaswx #Monsoon2017 pic.twitter.com/xWuUvNjeQk
— Tom George (@TheTomGeorge) July 17, 2017
Better picture showing the cloud formation. Clouds right now over #bouldermarketplace boulder hwy/russell rd #henderson ?? #IC13 @KTNV pic.twitter.com/aLgAhqllGP
— JP (@dtek80) July 17, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Las Vegas valley on Monday.
Residents should expect possible gusts of wind up to 60 miles per hour, as well as quarter-sized hail from 2:24 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Heavy rain and lightning are also possible.
The NWS recommends residents move into an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Those on Lake Mead should get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle.
Severe T-Storm Warning for a portion of Clark Co. thru 3:30p. Lightning, hail, heavy rain & gusts to 60mph possible. pic.twitter.com/HAasxo2hwb
— Karla Huelga (@KarlaHuelgaWx) July 17, 2017
A second Severe T-Storm Warning has been issued in the Las Vegas valley. This one for the storm in the southwest. pic.twitter.com/RueGOnoaks
— Karla Huelga (@KarlaHuelgaWx) July 17, 2017
