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July storms affect parts of Lake Mead area

Updated July 25, 2023 - 9:18 pm

Lake Mead National Recreation Area was under a severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday afternoon as a series of monsoon storms hits Southern Nevada this week.

Gusts up to 60 mph were expected in the recreation area near Meadview, along with heavy rain and large hail, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service said thunderstorms were possible in Southern Nevada and northwest Arizona from 2 to 8 p.m.

A flood advisory was also issued for Mohave County, east of Kingman.

Contact Taylor Lane at tlane@reviewjournal.com. Follow @tmflane on Twitter.

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