Friday, August 21, 2026

Flights grounded at Reid Airport as storm sweeps into southwest Las Vegas valley

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Flights had been grounded quickly Thursday at Harry Reid Worldwide Airport as a extreme thunderstorm warning was issued.

An alert warned of potential 60 mph gusts with quarter-sized hail.

Departures on the airport had been grounded with an opportunity that the delays can be prolonged, based on airport officers.

The Nationwide Climate Service in Las Vegas issued a extreme thunderstorm warning for central Clark County in Southern Nevada till 4 p.m.

Wild Las Vegas storm leaves path of harm throughout valley, emergency middle opens

A storm over Southern Highlands was noticed shifting east at 15 mph, based on NWS.

The warning impacts Henderson, Boulder Metropolis, Southern Highlands, Anthem, Lake Las Vegas, Mountains Edge, Inexperienced Valley, Enterprise, Sam Boyd Stadium, Paradise, Spring Valley, The Strip, East Las Vegas, Sloan, Railroad Move, Seven Hills, Silverado Ranch, Harry Reid Worldwide Airport, Allegiant Stadium and Black Mountain.

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