Highs rising back to normal for July 4th weekend
After a day or two of pleasant conditions, Las Vegas Valley weather will be returning to normal highs by the July Fourth weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
After Tuesday morning low temperatures in the mid-60s, the highs will rise to around 95. Winds will be 5 to 10 mph. The overnight low will be about 71. Monday’s high was 88, more than a dozen degrees below normal.
Another relatively 'cool' day in store today, but don't get too comfortable - the heat returns just in time for the 4th of July weekend! 🎆 #azwx #cawx #nvwx pic.twitter.com/M4N8SDU4n8
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) June 30, 2020
“We’ll be climbing into the triple digits by the weekend and perhaps even a bit higher early next week,” weather service meteorologist Chris Outler said.
Wednesday’s high is expected to be about 98, with 100 on Thursday and 104 on Saturday.
Weekend highs around 106 are forecast.
Lighter winds in fire area
Winds on Mount Charleston will be about 10 to 15 mph on Tuesday, helping firefighters battling the 3,040-acre Mahogany Fire that began Sunday.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com or 702-863-4285. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.
