A wind advisory for the entire region runs from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday when winds in the central Las Vegas Valley are expected to reach up to 50 mph.
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The out-of-state visitor was in the valley from April 1 to April 6. The health district does not have information about the person’s immunization status.
Seven-day-a-week operations will end with a grand finale event from Friday through Sunday.
The first firefighters arrived about 1:35 p.m. and confirmed the person was deceased in an open area near the complex garage.
Spring in Las Vegas this year has been very similar to last year, with the first 80-degree day nearly a month behind normal.
The motorist was westbound on West Ann Road just west of North Jones Boulevard when her vehicle broke down. Impairment is suspected, police said.
After 24 hours of gusty winds, light rain and graupel entered the atmosphere Friday. The temperature dropped to 51 before 3 p.m. Warmth is on the way, however.
All-day wind gusts rattle the Las Vegas Valley. Friday morning wind chills may be in the 30s in parts of the valley.
The first 80-degree day may arrive Wednesday shortly before a possibly raw Friday, says the National Weather Service.
A shooting near Interstate 15 north of downtown Las Vegas left one person injured and caused a brief shutdown of the northbound lanes.
March saw several windy days, which is to be expected at the start of spring.
Moisture remains possible on Sunday forecast with a morning low dropping to around 42.
The Southern Command of the Nevada Highway Patrol has investigated 18 fatal crashes resulting in 22 fatalities this year.
The storm is expected to be at its worst from Saturday afternoon into late Saturday night. Heavy snow above 6,000 feet is expected.
A collision between a semi-truck and one or more motorcycles was reported Saturday afternoon south of Cal-Nev-Ari and west of Laughlin.
Residents should secure all outdoor objects and be prepared from downed tree limbs and possible power outages.
Clouds will increase Friday and winds will escalate from 9-14 mph in the morning to gusts up to 20 in the afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy Friday night.
The fatal crash occurred between Goodsprings and Interstate 15, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at East Charleston Boulevard east of South 10th Street, according to police.
The Wednesday outlook is for a high of 77 with perhaps a degree or two higher on Thursday when winds could gust to 20 mph. The official outlook for Friday is 79.