NV Energy continues work to repair wind-damaged equipment
NV Energy crews worked through Sunday to repair equipment damaged by a wind storm that knocked out power for thousands in the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday afternoon.
The weekend storm toppled trees, power lines and traffic lights, leaving more than 33,000 NV Energy customers in Clark County without power by 6 p.m. Saturday. NV Energy brought in additional crews to help with continued repairs.
“Our crews are working to replace 10 broken poles, and multiple downed wires and damage to poles caused by trees and debris blowing into our lines,” spokeswoman Jennifer Schuricht wrote in an email Sunday.
As of Sunday evening, about 900 customers were without power in Clark County, according to NV Energy’s website.
Our crews worked through the night and continue to repair damage by high winds. Many customers remain out of power and we are unable to provide an estimated time of restoration. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. pic.twitter.com/5r2GWMdlWf
— NV Energy (@NVEnergy) February 14, 2021
The strongest Saturday gust — 72 mph — was recorded at North Las Vegas Airport.
Wind from the storm also damaged several trees at Craig Ranch Regional Park, forcing officials to close the park to the public on Sunday, North Las Vegas City Manager Ryann Juden said. He said the park would reopen Monday morning.
EARLIER TODAY: pic.twitter.com/05v8UOALxF
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) February 14, 2021
STORM DAMAGE: E108 at an apartment complex on east side for tree down, no injuries, crews just pulled for electrical wires down at another location. pic.twitter.com/BW8iRE9KmE
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) February 14, 2021
We continue to make repairs to our equipment damaged by today's high winds and to restore power to our customers in So. NV. We are unable to provide an estimated time of restoration and many customers may experience an extended outage. We apologize for the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/Ui8Pg2BZSG
— NV Energy (@NVEnergy) February 14, 2021
Sunday’s weather conditions, however, were less intense. Winds were expected to be lighter Monday before blustery conditions return Tuesday.
National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Outler said Tuesday’s wind will likely be lighter than what the valley experienced on Saturday, but gusts could still reach 30 to 40 mph.
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