Las Vegas is starting Wednesday under clear skies and very dry air, with temperatures in the mid-70s before another sunny afternoon. The high should reach about 96 degrees, but gusty south-southwest winds will make the day feel more active across the valley.
Sunny Wednesday Brings Strong Afternoon Winds
Temperatures will climb quickly through the morning, reaching the upper 80s by late morning and the mid-90s during the afternoon. South-southwest winds of 12 to 18 mph are expected, with gusts up to 29 mph before easing somewhat overnight.
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas says the region will remain drier, cooler and breezier through the workweek, with valley highs in the 90s to low 100s. With humidity dropping into the single digits this afternoon, water, shade and a little restraint during strenuous outdoor activity remain good ideas.
Dry Weather Holds Through Friday
Thursday stays sunny with a high near 96 degrees and a low around 75 Thursday night. Friday will be the warmest day of the near-term stretch, reaching about 97 degrees under mostly sunny skies, with little chance of rain.
That outlook is a modest shift from Tuesday's forecast, which also called for sunny weather but had a slightly hotter and drier-feeling weekend ahead. The latest update now points to a more unsettled holiday weekend, as detailed in Tuesday's Hoodline forecast.
Storm Chances Return For Labor Day Weekend
Saturday brings a high near 94 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. The chance rises Saturday night, when scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop under mostly cloudy skies.
Sunday looks cooler, with a high near 90 degrees and a chance of showers before 11 a.m., followed by a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Labor Day Monday should reach about 93 degrees, with another chance of morning showers and a slight chance of storms later in the day.
Forecasters say the weekend forecast remains uncertain because moisture from Tropical Storm Marie could move inland, potentially increasing rain chances between Saturday and Monday. For now, Wednesday through Friday look like the better bet for dependable sunshine, while anyone planning a holiday weekend outing should be ready for a passing shower, thunderstorm or sudden wind shift.
The latest local forecast and updates are available from the National Weather Service in Las Vegas.
