{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.44c9f51437a594d20d9487dbede153bdd292f9ff.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.44c9f51437a594d20d9487dbede153bdd292f9ff.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Las Vegas NV"},"word_count":190,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# High Wind Warning: High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lincoln County; Northeast Clark County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon; Las Vegas Valley; Southern Clark County\n**Issued by:** NWS Las Vegas NV\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T10:30:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T10:30:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-17T04:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Southwest winds, shifting to the northwest between 25 and\n35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. A few gusts to 70 mph are\npossible in wind prone locations.\n\n* WHERE...Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County,\nSheep Range, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock\nCanyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County.\n\n* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.\nWidespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,\nespecially for high-profile vehicles.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be associated with a\ncold front that will move through during the late afternoon and\nevening hours.\n\n## Instructions\nWatch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or\npoles. Use extra caution if you must drive."}