The National Weather Service is predicting dangerous impacts to the local area from Hurricane Hilary, which is projected to move in over the weekend and into next week.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area leadership is keeping the health and safety of the community in the forefront as the storm moves in. Officials urge people to avoid the park if they can during the storm. Park staff are also taking actions to limit exposure of anyone from the potentially deadly flooding, high winds, and other hazards, as well as warning the community to always keep safety in mind.
“My goal is to have no injuries or fatalities at the park this weekend,” said Mike Gauthier, Acting Superintendent. “We will be closing major at-risk areas, as well as doing everything we can to protect our visitors and employees.”
As of 9 am, Saturday, the following locations will be closed to recreation until they are deemed safe to reopen: Temple Bar, Cottonwood Cove, Cottonwood Cove East, Nevada Telephone Cove, Christmas Tree Pass, Willow Beach and Eldorado Canyon. Other locations may also close as conditions warrant.
The park is providing the latest information to the public on updated conditions via social media and the Lake Mead NRA Current Conditions web page.