Windy conditions in Las Vegas come before rain, thunderstorms
April 5, 2020 - 7:06 am
Wind, rain, snow and thunderstorms are all included in the latest forecast for the Las Vegas Valley.
First comes the wind, projected from 15 to 25 mph with gusts into the 35-mph range across the valley on Sunday. To the north and west — mainly from Death Valley to Rachel — a wind advisory warns of winds up to 50 mph. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
⚠️ Wind Advisory in effect from 11 AM until 11 PM PDT today. Wind gusts 40-50 mph possible. #azwx #cawx #nvwx pic.twitter.com/bXvLPebgdQ
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) April 5, 2020
The forecast high Sunday is 74, but the windy conditions will discount that considerably.
Rain comes into the picture starting late morning or afternoon on Monday with a 50% chance across the valley, said National Weather Service meteorologist Barry Pierce.
The forecast high for Monday is 66, with winds steady from 8 to 16 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain rises to 70% Monday night.
“Monday night through Thursday looks like the best chance for multiple rounds of rain,” Pierce said. “We could have thunderstorms Tuesday through Thursday.”
A winter storm advisory will be in place from 5 p.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Wednesday for the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range with significant snow expected above 6,500 feet, Pierce said.
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