Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

Lat: 35.66°NLon: 105.14°WElev: 6867ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.41 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Las Vegas NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Las Vegas NM
 35.59°N 105.22°W (Elev. 6460 ft)
12:32 am MDT Aug 18, 2026
1am MDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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