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NV Energy is issuing a public safety outage on Mount Charleston until Tuesday morning

Online Niel October 29, 2024

UPDATE | October 28

Around 7:43 PM Monday night, NV Energy issued a PSOM for the Angel Peak and Kyle Canyon areas of Mount Charleston as weather conditions changed.

NV Energy said the planned proactive outage is expected to last until approximately 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29.

NV Energy said approximately 483 customers are affected.

UPDATE | October 27

In an update late Sunday, NV Energy said it has no plans to proactively shut down power due to changing weather conditions, but outages could still be possible if weather conditions change again.

The possible PSOM event would cover the Mount Charleston areas of Angel Peak and Kyle Canon.

From NV Energy:

“Under current conditions, we do not intend to proactively turn off power; however, weather conditions can change quickly, so disruption could still be possible with strong winds expected tonight, October 27 through tomorrow, October 28.”

ORIGINAL ITEM

MOUNT CHARLESTON (KTNV) — Hundreds of NV Energy customers will experience a “proactive outage” in the Mount Charleston area starting Sunday evening, according to the company.

NV Energy said due to the high weather conditions of the Southern Nevada wildfires, approximately 466 customers in Mount Charleston will experience a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) watch.

This will include the Angel Peak and Kyle Canyon areas.

The outage is scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. Sunday evening and last until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.

What are PSOMs?

According to NV Energy, a public safety outage management (PSOM) watch is:

“PSOMs are a preventative action that NV Energy takes to prevent a fire based on extreme weather criteria. A PSOM watch means that certain weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity and heat, may require us to proactively disconnect equipment for the safety of our community. and to avoid a potential wildfire ignition.”

During these outages, NV Energy said it will proactively shut down power for affected customers in high-risk areas as a fire prevention measure.

If you are a customer in a high risk area, you will likely have already been notified by NV Energy by phone, text, email or through their website at NVEnergy.com/psom.

NV Energy said it will continue to monitor fire weather conditions and provide regular updates.

The blackout period includes the duration of the weather event. The outage also depends on how long it takes crews to turn off power before the weather event and how long it takes to complete damage inspections after the weather event, according to the company.

Hear it from our weather experts

On Monday, the Channel 13 Weather Team is forecasting southwest winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. A wind advisory is in effect from 11:00 a.m. Monday until 5:00 a.m. Tuesday for areas in Clark, San Bernadino and Mohave counties.

High winds are a major factor when it comes to fire risk, as a small spark can quickly grow into a large, uncontrolled burn with the help of the breeze.

NV Energy said vegetation debris can easily blow into power lines and other electrical equipment during these types of weather events — which can lead to wildfires.

STOP | The wind advisory is in effect on Monday

Wind Advisory in effect for parts of Clark County