Gusty southerly winds are expected to return late Saturday morning, with afternoon south winds of 15 to 25 mph. Afternoon temperatures should climb close to 90 degrees before isolated showers and thunderstorms arrive after 5 p.m. The weather turns sharply wetter and cooler overnight.
Flood Watch Starts Saturday
The National Weather Service has a Flood Watch in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday through early Monday for the Las Vegas Valley and much of Clark County. Incoming moisture could bring heavy rain, flash flooding and runoff in poor-drainage areas and low-water crossings, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is possible Saturday night.
Sunday Brings Rain, Wind And Blowing Dust
Sunday looks like the roughest part of the weekend, with widespread showers and thunderstorms, a high near 73 degrees and possible blowing dust. Valley winds are expected to reach 14 to 24 mph, with gusts up to 37 mph, while stronger gusts of 45 to 55 mph are possible across the region outside thunderstorm activity. A Wind Advisory is scheduled from 2 a.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday.
Cooler Weather Lingers Into Tuesday
Monday remains unsettled, with scattered showers and thunderstorms and a high near 72 degrees. Tuesday could bring a few more showers or storms, with temperatures topping out near 69 degrees before skies clear Wednesday and highs gradually rebound into the upper 70s by Thursday and Friday.
What Las Vegas Residents Should Watch
Drivers should avoid flooded roads and low-water crossings, and residents should secure loose outdoor items before Sunday’s strongest winds arrive. The weekend moves from near-90-degree heat to stormy, cooler conditions in less than 24 hours, making outdoor plans especially weather-dependent.
