North Las Vegas Daily Brief: Cheyenne & I-15 crash, wind advisory, and hair-care drive

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Crash reported near I-15 and Cheyenne

A crash was logged Monday around 12:36 p.m. near Cheyenne Avenue and Interstate 15 (eastbound overpass area) in North Las Vegas. The incident was categorized as property damage, but even non-injury crashes can snarl the midday commute when lanes are blocked or traffic slows for responders. If you’re passing through the Cheyenne/I-15 interchange, expect delays and watch for sudden braking.

Wind advisory through tonight

Gusty winds are expected to hang around through Monday night, with an advisory set to run until 10 p.m. Forecasters warned of west winds around 20–30 mph, with gusts potentially reaching about 50 mph in spots. In the Valley, that often means more blowing dust near open lots and construction zones. Secure patio furniture and trash cans, and give extra space to motorcycles, cyclists, and high-profile vehicles on I-15 and the 215.

Community: Mayor’s Black hair-care drive continues

A North Las Vegas community drive focused on Black hair-care needs is entering its fourth year. The effort highlights everyday basics that help students feel comfortable and confident at school, and it typically centers on donations of new, unopened products. If you’re planning to give, check the latest city and community updates for drop-off locations and any distribution events connected to local Black History Month programming.

What to watch next

Monday afternoon tends to be the windiest stretch of this advisory. If you have to be on the road during peak gusts, slow down a bit and keep both hands on the wheel, especially when passing semis or driving through underpasses where crosswinds can change quickly. For commuters, building in an extra 10–15 minutes can take the edge off if the Cheyenne interchange backs up.

Sources

https://roadhazards.nv.gov/
https://kesq.com/weather/alerts-weather/2026/03/01/wind-advisory-issued-march-1-at-924am-pst-until-march-2-at-1000pm-pst-by-nws-las-vegas-nv/
https://www.fox5vegas.com/video/2026/02/28/north-las-vegas-mayors-black-hair-care-drive-enters-fourth-year/