Las Vegas is starting Thursday clear and near 73 degrees, but the valley will heat quickly under bright desert sunshine. The afternoon high should reach 96 degrees, with south-southwest winds making the day feel noticeably breezier than the thermometer suggests. There is no rain in Thursday’s forecast, but the holiday weekend is shaping up to be a different weather story.
Sunny Thursday Turns Breezy
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, winds will run 8 to 17 mph Thursday, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Thursday night stays mostly clear with a low near 74, while elevated winds continue after sunset. With humidity dropping into the single digits during the afternoon, water, shade and a little caution around unsecured outdoor items are practical bets.
Friday Brings The Strongest Winds
Friday is expected to be sunny and slightly warmer, with a high near 97 degrees and south winds of 12 to 21 mph. Gusts could reach 32 mph, making Friday the most blustery day of the near-term forecast for the Las Vegas Valley. Friday night remains mostly clear with a low around 75 and only a 1% chance of rain.
Weekend Forecast Gets More Unsettled
Saturday starts hot and sunny, with a high near 97 and just a 5% chance of rain during the day. The odds rise sharply Saturday night, when scattered showers could develop after 11 p.m. under mostly cloudy skies, with a 49% precipitation chance.
Sunday looks like the weekend’s coolest day, with a high near 89 and a 55% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Showers may arrive before 11 a.m., followed by additional storm chances later in the day, when brief downpours and sudden wind gusts could complicate outdoor plans.
The latest outlook is a meaningful update from an earlier Hoodline forecast, with higher rain chances now focused on Saturday night and Sunday rather than spread more evenly across the holiday weekend.
Labor Day Trends Drier
Labor Day should rebound to mostly sunny conditions with a high near 93 degrees, though a slight chance of morning showers remains. Tuesday returns to sunny skies near 95, while Wednesday could reach 97 with another slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. For now, Thursday and Friday look best for dependable sunshine, while weekend plans deserve a quick forecast check before heading out.
