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Winds may be a factor during Las Vegas Grand Prix

Gusty winds could be a factor during the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2024, accor ...
Gusty winds could be a factor during the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2024, according to the National Weather Service. Formula 1 drivers Esteban Ocon, middle, and George Russell share a laugh during a Formula 1 press conference at the Paddock Press Conference room ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gusty winds could be a factor during the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2024, accor ...
Gusty winds could be a factor during the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2024, according to the National Weather Service. Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon speaks during a Formula 1 press conference at the Paddock Press Conference room ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Nov. 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Rain should hold off until after the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, but windy conditions could be a factor for drivers.

Winds for Friday’s practice and qualifying sessions should be relatively calm, but Saturday evening gusts could be around 30 mph, says the National Weather Service.

A 10 percent chance of showers comes in to play after 4 a.m. Sunday, rising to 20 percent by 10 a.m.

A Friday high near 67 is forecast with a 73 listed for Saturday and 67 on Sunday.

Thanksgiving week will start with a Monday high near 65. Currently, the turkey day high should be near 60 in central Las Vegas.

Possible mountain outage

Mount Charleston area residents may encounter a suspension of electricity Friday night into Saturday afternoon, according to NV Energy.

The utility may issue a “Public Safety Outage Management” event for Angel Peak and Kyle Canyon from about 10 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release.

Southwest winds of 9 to 13 mph with gusts as high as 26 mph are in the National Weather Service forecast for Kyle Canyon on Friday night. Gusts may reach 37 mph on Saturday night.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.

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