Windy Friday to slow temperature rise on climb toward 100

By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

4 years ago

The high temperature is expected to reach 86 degrees on Friday, April 24, 2020, according to th ... — The high temperature is expected to reach 86 degrees on Friday, April 24, 2020, according to the National Weather Service. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly past the Stratosphere in honor of front line COVID-19 responders on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_

A slight disturbance that brought windy conditions Friday also will drop the high temperature in Las Vegas several degrees.

A high of 86 is forecast by the National Weather Service after McCarran International Airport recorded a 91 on Thursday, 11 degrees above normal.

Another good question!

For Las Vegas:
Average First occurrence of 100°: May 26th
Earliest on Record: May 1st, 1947
Latest on Record: June 30th, 1965

Newsflash – we are forecasting a high of 100 next Wed (Apr 29), which would be a record!

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— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) April 24, 2020

Winds on Friday are expected to be 6 to 14 mph with higher gusts possible. Skies will be clear. The overnight low should be around 64.

Starting with Saturday’s forecast of 92, the high temperature will rise a few degrees each day through Wednesday, when a high of 100 is expected. Skies will be sunny and clear throughout the week.

May 1 is the earliest that a high of 100 has been recorded at McCarran.

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