Las Vegas is heading into one more hard push of late-summer heat, with desert valley highs generally in the 90s to low 100s Thursday. The city will warm further Friday, when temperatures are expected to reach 97 under sunny skies, according to National Weather Service, before a cooler, potentially wetter pattern moves in.
Late-Summer Heat
Friday brings another sunny 97-degree afternoon.
Temperatures will continue warming through Saturday, with breezy to gusty winds returning over the weekend. Outdoor plans should be prepared for hot afternoons, especially during the middle and later parts of the day when temperatures remain in the mid-90s.
Cooler Weather And Rain Chances Arrive Sunday
Sunday marks a noticeable change. Highs may struggle to get out of the 80s Sunday through Tuesday, especially along and south of the I-15 corridor. Rain is possible Sunday, with a chance of showers Monday.
Monsoon Rain And Flooding Context
The National Weather Service Las Vegas says monsoon thunderstorms can sometimes bring heavy rain that triggers flash flooding. Clark County’s stormwater program says rain that does not soak into paved surfaces becomes runoff and enters the storm drain system. These are general hazard and infrastructure details, not indications that flooding is expected with this forecast. AccuWeather reported that potent thunderstorms flooded parts of Las Vegas, including the Strip, on the night of July 28, 2022. That past event is distinct from—and does not predict impacts from—the isolated shower chances in the current forecast.
Cloud cover may increase.
Ridging Rebuilds Mid-to-Late Next Week
Ridging is expected to rebuild mid-to-late next week, with higher confidence in near-to-above-normal temperatures.
