Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT)
Lat: 36.21205°NLon: 115.19395°WElev: 2188.0ft.
Clear
84°F
29°C
| Humidity | 26% |
| Wind Speed | N 0 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.95 in (1014.22 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 47°F (8°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 82°F (28°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 06:20 AM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Las Vegas NV
Extreme Heat Warning August 18, 10:00am until August 21, 08:00pm
Today
High: 108 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 86 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 109 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 88 °F
Gradual
ClearingThursday
High: 109 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 88 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 106 °F
Scattered
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 87 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 106 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 109. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 88. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 88.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 106. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 87.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 86.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 105.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 85.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 103.
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Point Forecast:
Las Vegas NV
36.17°N 115.13°W (Elev. 1969 ft)
36.17°N 115.13°W (Elev. 1969 ft)
4:22 am PDT Aug 18, 2026
6am PDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 24, 2026
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