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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Las Vegas NV

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 8:01PM PDT until October 21 at 8:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

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The National Weather Service reported a severe storm in Lincoln County, Nevada, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. The warning instructed people to shelter indoors and was in effect until 8:45 PM PDT.

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  • Affected location: Lincoln County, Nevada
  • The warning instructed people to shelter indoors and was in effect until 8:45 PM PDT.
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The alert called for immediate shelter because of damaging winds and large hail, and noted that tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
9/10

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