A severe thunderstorm warning that had been issued for much of the Las Vegas Valley expired at 5:15 p.m.
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The National Weather Service said it will be in effect until 5:15 p.m. The warning calls for 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail and heavy rain.
A rare widespread monsoon storm covered much of the valley with precipitation Thursday, and some rain remains possible Friday.
Thursday’s storm marked a return of monsoonal moisture to the valley. Boulder City and parts of the east valley saw the most rain.
A Monday high of 111 made it the hottest day of the year so far in Las Vegas.
Monday may be the hottest day of the summer — so far — in Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas heat will continue while the wind will diminish on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Above-average temperatures and more gusty winds are expected through the weekend and into next week, says the National Weather Service.
The Las Vegas heat will keep rising through the weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Increasing heat with breezes are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley.
The Fourth of July is expected to be warm and windy in the Las Vegas region, according to the National Weather Service.
Gusty winds could increase fire dangers and hamper fireworks displays in Las Vegas.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend will be warm and windy in Las Vegas.
Warm and windy conditions will prevail through much of the holiday weekend in Las Vegas, says the National Weather Service.
Wind gusts around 30 mph are forecast for Thursday and into the weekend. A smoke advisory has been issued because of fireworks.