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Published on October 10, 2024
Las Vegas Braces for Continued Heatwave as NWS Predicts Above-Average TemperaturesSource: Google Street View

Residents of Las Vegas can look forward to another string of warm days ahead, as forecasted by the National Weather Service Las Vegas. The city will continue to bask under a "mean ridge of high pressure" ensuring the rest of the week remains hot and dry, with "little movement expected" of the high-pressure system according to a recent National Weather Service synopsis. However, those looking forward to some respite from the heat will be pleased to know a slight cooling trend could start making its presence felt this weekend.

This warmer trend means that Las Vegas is set to experience temperatures significantly above what's typical for this time of year. "Afternoon high temperatures will still be 10 to 15 degrees above average today and tomorrow," the National Weather Service reported. Despite the increase in afternoon winds possibly growing to exceed 20 mph around the southern Nevada high terrain, there’s not enough cause for fire weather concerns at this time, as the widespread winds are forecasted to remain below criteria.

Where aviation is concerned, the Harry Reid International Airport is expected to maintain the "similar wind pattern as yesterday," as stated by the National Weather Service Las Vegas's aviation section. Pilots can anticipate light diurnal winds early in the day, which are predicted to turn into "breezy southwest winds" as the day progresses, with possible gusts of 10 to 15 knots post 22Z.

While the long-term outlook through Wednesday suggests temperatures will "gradually trend lower," they are projected to stay above typical seasonal norms. According to the National Weather Service, Las Vegas should prepare for highs around 87 degrees next Wednesday, contrasted against an expected seasonal norm of 81 degrees. Despite a "weak shortwave" potentially moving through the region Sunday and Monday, it appears unlikely to make a substantial impact on the weather pattern. But, there is some chance for a cooler turn by late next week, as there are indications of the high-pressure ridge breaking down.

For weather enthusiasts and community members providing ground-level reports, the National Weather Service spotter information statement encourages spotters to report any "significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures." As Southern Nevada gears up for the eventual cooling, residents can continue to enjoy or endure, depending on one’s perspective, the extended summer temperatures for a little while longer.