Recent rain has helped Lake Mead rise 18 inches in the past two weeks, an uncommon summer development.
Marvin Clemons
Marvin joined Reviewjournal.com in March 2019 after a 7.5-year stint on the assignment desk at KSNV News 3. He started his newspaper career (via school of hard knocks) several decades ago in Utah after service in the U.S. Air Force, and eventually spent 25 years in the Chicago newspaper market before the industry downsizing in 2011 made him and wife Julie move West. They have six children and 12 grandchildren still enjoying Midwest winters/summers.
Health officials have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Nye County.
A flash flood advisory that includes eastern Clark County has been extended until Sunday night by the National Weather Service.
Monsoon rain activity is happening around the Las Vegas Valley as of 12:30 p.m. Friday.
Thursday’s monsoon delivered enough water to put this year’s monsoon season on top compared to the past 9 years.
The timing of two celestial events tonight may pose a visibility problem for astronomy fans.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 15 south of Las Vegas were briefly closed Tuesday afternoon due to flooding, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
Monsoon possibilities are expected to last all week in Southern Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.
Aerial searches conducted after Friday’s historic flooding at Death Valley National Park show all people involved are OK. Park damages are still being evaluated.
Las Vegas will enjoy a clear and sunny Sunday before monsoon season returns later Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunny skies and light winds should make for great weekend weather in the Las Vegas Valley before monsoon risks return next week.
About 1,000 people stranded in the park Friday were able to follow police escorts out. Damage to the park is being evaluated, but appears to have been extensive.
A Montana resident cleaned up quickly at the poker table at a Strip casino on Thursday.
Rain and flash flooding will be possible Friday morning before diminishing later in the day, says the National Weather Service.
Firefighters responded to a fire in the central valley Thursday evening.