One day after being battered by severe storms that destroyed parking lots, airports, and casinos, Las Vegas is still having a soggy start to the weekend.
The whole Strip, which is home to some of the most renowned casinos and hotels in the world, was inundated on Thursday night as a result of the city issuing a flash flood and severe thunderstorm warning.
It appears that the city is still in trouble.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, at least 16,000 people were without power in the Las Vegas region on Friday night.
The city was pummeled by rain in the late afternoon and early evening, with the possibility of strong winds, lightning, and possibly even some hail throughout the weekend.
On Friday, a further severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Las Vegas and was in effect until 11 p.m. It was advised that people avoid driving through floodwater.
Henderson, Mesquite, and Boulder City, which are nearby cities of Las Vegas, were all affected by the warning.
The likelihood of more flooding is increased by the forecast, which calls for continued rain starting at noon on Saturday with a brief respite from the extreme weather before the rain returns on Sunday afternoon.
Low 90s are predicted for Saturday’s highs, which is below the 105 normal for this time of year and could last into next week.
The mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman, hailed the emergency services on Friday for their prompt response to Thursday’s flooding.
The storm on Thursday came very close to matching the year’s total rainfall. Videos posted on social media showed water gushing into Caesars Palace from ceiling light fixtures, cars left stuck and half submerged on the roadway, and lightning lighting through the sky above Sin City.
