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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Las Vegas NV

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 9:33PM PDT until October 21 at 10:15PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

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The National Weather Service reported a radar-indicated severe thunderstorm near Echo Bay moving north at 45 mph, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, affecting northeastern Clark County, Nevada. The warning instructed people to move to shelter immediately.

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  • Affected location: Clark County, Nevada
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The warning cited expected hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees, and directed people to shelter indoors.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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