Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT)

Lat: 36.21205° N Lon: 115.19395° W Elev: 2188.0 ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 08:20 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Las Vegas Valley

Today
Sunny. Highs 89 to 93 on the west side...94 to 97 on the east side. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 67 on the west side...around 70 on the east side. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 86 to 90 on the west side...90 to 93 on the east side. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Windy, cooler. Patchy blowing dust in the evening. Lows 53 to 57 on the west side...around 60 on the east side. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.
Monday
Sunny, breezy. Highs 75 to 79 on the west side...around 80 on the east side. North winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Monday Night Through Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows 56 to 61 on the west side...59 to 64 on the east side. Highs 78 to 83 on the west side...81 to 86 on the east side.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs around 90 on the west side...90 to 93 on the east side.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 66 on the west side... 65 to 68 on the east side.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Clear. Highs 91 to 95 on the west side...95 to 98 on the east side. Lows 63 to 68 on the west side...65 to 70 on the east side.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 93 to 97 on the west side...around 100 on the east side.



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