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NV Energy continues work to repair wind-damaged equipment

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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.

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.

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.

Contact Blake Apgar at bapgar@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter.

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