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FXUS65 KVEF 301129
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
429 AM PDT Wed Sep 30 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Mild weather and warming temperatures are expected through the
  weekend into early next week.

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.DISCUSSION...through Tuesday.

Ridging will build over the region as the trough responsible for
Monday and Tuesday`s storms moves into New Mexico today. Rising
500 mb heights will allow for temperatures across the area to
rebound, with warmer than normal temperatures returning by
Thursday. In addition to warmer than normal temperatures, lighter
winds and dry conditions will also accompany this ridge. Weather
will remain warm and mild through the weekend. Long term guidance
shows a shortwave trough approaching the West Coast as we head
into next week, which will result in southerly breezes and
increased cloud cover.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Cloud
cover continues to thin with light winds becoming breezy further
into the morning. Expect gusty northwest winds peaking above 20kts
until the late morning before reducing slightly and turning more
northerly. Gusts cut off by the mid afternoon and winds become more
moderate. By the late afternoon winds become light and variable and
stay that way through the remainder of the TAF period.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Breezy to gusty
northerly winds affect KVGT through the morning with gusts holding
off at KHND, KDAG, and KIFP until the late morning/ Early afternoon
while other TAF sites keep weak winds. Winds across the region look
to become light before sunset. Expect mostly clear skies through the
TAF 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...Murdock

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