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Hundreds of flights delayed at Harry Reid International Airport amid high winds

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Wind gusts are high across Southern Nevada, and in addition to road closures, there are hundreds of flight delays at Harry Reid International Airport on Sunday.

Just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, 769 flights in and out of the airport were delayed. So far, nine cancellations have been reported.

The I-15 South near Primm and California Stateline was closed briefly Sunday afternoon. RTC said that while reopened at 12:20 p.m., drivers should expect delays throughout the day.

The National Weather Service issued a dust storm warning near Primm earlier today and it remained in effect until 4:30 p.m.