Las Vegas Valley to be bathed in sunshine, temperatures in 70s

By Max Michor / Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 6, 2018 - 7:45 am

The Las Vegas Valley will be draped in warm weather with breezy winds on Tuesday. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye)

The Las Vegas Valley will stay warm and breezy through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 72 degrees and 5-10 mph winds, the weather service said. Winds should stay light through Thursday evening, but could pick up again over the weekend.

Wednesday will be slightly cooler with a forecast high near 70 before the valley warms up to 75 degrees on Thursday and Friday.

Temperatures will fall over the weekend, the weather service said, with 72 degrees forecast for Saturday and 67 degrees for Sunday.

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Winds may gust to 50 mph, primarily on west side of valley, forecasters say

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

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A wind advisory runs from 1 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Planned power outage possible for Mount Charleston area

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Power customers residing in and around Mount Charleston may encounter a suspension of electricity Friday night into Saturday afternoon, according to NV Energy.

Mild temperatures, some winds forecast for Las Vegas Grand Prix

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

November 20, 2024 - 5:00 am

A Saturday high of 73 is forecast by the National Weather Service, but with the race at 10 p.m., temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s. There is a slight chance of rain.

Hundreds are dead after succumbing to Las Vegas’ heat. Here are 3 of their stories

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Las Vegas is tallying more heat-related deaths. It’s still an undercount

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Is Southern Nevada prepared for another deadly summer? Here’s its plan

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Rain showers northern valley as snow falls on Spring Mountains

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

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Cold to chill the Las Vegas Valley through the weekend with mountain snow a possibility, says the National Weather Service.

Gusty Wednesday forecast for Las Vegas Valley

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A wind advisory expires at 10 a.m. Wednesday, but strong winds may continue, says the National Weather Service.

Pleasant Election Day weather forecast for Southern Nevada

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Tuesday is projected to be the nicest day of the week with a high near 69 in the central Las Vegas Valley. Winds should be light and variable during the day.

Rain, wind forecast for Las Vegas weekend as Election Day nears

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

November 2, 2024 - 7:01 am

Rains chances are around 20 percent on Saturday and early Sunday, but windy conditions are expected late in the weekend, says the National Weather Service.