Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

Thunderstorm brings hail to northwest valley

Rain

Ric Anderson

Rain falls Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in the southeast Las Vegas Valley. This image was taken looking east from the 8200 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South.

A thunderstorm in the northwest part of the valley produced small hailstones today, according to the National Weather Service.

The brief storm, which began shortly after 5 p.m., left behind strong winds and heavy rains, meteorologist Reid Wolcott said.

Hail was reported in the area near Buffalo Drive and Craig Road.

A flood advisory has been issued for the northern part of the valley until 7:30 p.m. as the storm moves towards Nellis Air Force Base.

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