Cooler, calmer holiday forecast for Las Vegas

Today will have sunny conditions at a high of 85 with wind gusts coming from the North-East. The rest of the week, winds intend to increase to about 20 mph on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A high of 84 is forecast for Las Vegas on Monday, May 30, 2022, according to the National Weather Service. A view looking toward the north Strip as hazy weather conditions blanket the Las Vegas Valley on Sunday, July 11, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

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A chilly and not too windy Memorial Day is forecast for the Las Vegas Valley.

The high should be near 84 with north winds up to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Winds gusted to 37 mph Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport.

The Tuesday high should be near 89 after a morning low around 63. Winds are again expected to be light, less than 10 mph.

High temperatures will rise to the mid-90s by Wednesday and around 100 on Thursday.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.

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