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FXUS65 KVEF 292252
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
351 PM PDT Fri May 29 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Unsettled and unseasonably-cool conditions linger today.

* Calmer and warmer weather returns over the weekend and next week.

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.DISCUSSION...through Thursday.

As mentioned in the previous discussion, the low pressure system has
begun to lift to the northeast, resulting in isolated-to-scattered
showers and thunderstorms popping up over southeastern Nevada and
northwestern Arizona. Locally, here in Las Vegas, the western
portions of the valley saw some light rain as showers drifted off
the Spring Mountains and into the valley where they eventually
weakened and dissipated. This light rain should be the extent of
precipitation for the Las Vegas area as we find ourselves behind the
trough axis. As the low continues to slowly lift northeast and exit
the area, showers and thunderstorms will continue in Mohave and
Lincoln Counties this afternoon with convection quickly dissipating
after sunset. Variable wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph, lightning,
and light-to-moderate rain will be threats with these storms this
afternoon.

Once this low pressure system clears out of the area, we will see
500 mb heights rebound over the weekend. These increasing heights
will allow for temperatures to recover over the weekend with warmer
than normal temperatures returning next week. Dry and calm
conditions will accompany these above normal temperatures through
much of next week.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 00Z Forecast
Package...Breezy southwest winds will continue then diminish this
evening with gusts ending and speeds dropping below 8KT around 03Z.
Light winds will persist through Saturday morning. Saturday
afternoon, winds are expected to become southwest again but will
likely (70% chance) remain below 10KT. VFR conditions are expected
through the period, with FEW-SCT clouds around 10kft each afternoon.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Isolated showers with a
few thunderstorms  Lincoln and Mohave counties will continue a few
more hours. Any precipitation could contain light rain, CIGs to
7000ft, and erratic winds, with a few lightning strikes possible in
thunderstorms. Precipitation will wane this evening, then a dry
forecast is expected the rest of the period across the region.
Breezy southwest to west winds will continue through the Mojave
Desert into southern Nevada and western Arizona into the evening.
The strongest winds will be in and around KDAG where gusts up to
30KT are possible through early tonight. Elsewhere, gusts 15-25KT
are expected. Winds will diminish tonight and typical light
overnight wind patterns will return. Light winds will continue
through Saturday morning and typical afternoon wind patterns are
expected Saturday afternoon, remaining at 10KT or less. VFR
conditions with clouds at or above 20kft are expected through the
period.

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.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

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DISCUSSION...Stessman
AVIATION...Nickerson

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