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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV)

Lat: 36.23333°NLon: 115.03333°WElev: 1870.0ft.

Clear

87°F

31°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 25 Aug 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Las Vegas NV

Extreme Heat Warning August 25, 07:56am until August 28, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 25, 07:56am until August 28, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 108 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 87. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 87 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 110 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 87. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 87 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 111 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 88.

    Low: 88 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.

    High: 109 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 87.

    Low: 87 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 87. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 110. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 87. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 111. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 88.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 109.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 87.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny and hot, with a high near 106.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 86.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 103.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Las Vegas NV
 36.14°N 115.04°W (Elev. 1693 ft)
Last Update:
1:08 am PDT Aug 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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