14K lose power in storm; more rain is possible
More than 14,000 customers lost power during a severe thunderstorm in the Las Vegas area late Sunday, NV Energy reported.
A line of severe thunderstorms blew winds of up to 70 mph across the valley late Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The storms stretched from the Centennial Hills area to Hoover Dam.
Residents were advised to expect considerable tree and wind damage to homes, roofs and outbuildings as the storms worked their way south across the valley.
Weather radar in Las Vegas also went down late Sunday after the weather service reported that the equipment was directly struck by lightning. The agency advised residents to be safe and alert.
“The lightning strike completely took out our radar, and can do incredible dam
age to a human being,” the weather service advised. “If you see lightning, go indoors!!”
Kathleen Richards, a spokeswoman with the city of Henderson, said Henderson Fire Department crews had responded to at least five calls for vehicles stuck in standing water as of 9:30 p.m. She said standing water had gathered all over the city.
Mccarran International Airport had received about 0.12 inch of rainfall as of 10 p.m., meteorologist Todd Lericos said. About 0.75 inch to an inch was measured across the valley.
Showers and storms could resurface in the valley early Monday, when a 40 percent chance of rain is forecast, according to the weather service.
“The morning commute could be wet and windy,” meteorologist Jenn Varian said.
The Sunday high temperature reached 100 at the airport, according to the weather service. The Monday high is projected to be 92. Humidity levels will remain elevated.
Monsoon conditions are expected to be absent Tuesday through Thursday before returning this weekend.