Rain and thunderstorms could enter the Las Vegas Valley on Monday afternoon, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
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Deer Creek Road is closed Sunday afternoon for flooding and a rock slide, the National Weather Service said.
Monsoonal moisture returned to the Las Vegas area on Saturday after what has been a record-breaking hot and dry August.
The sun was not visible early Friday because of fires burning all over the West that are filling the Las Vegas sky with unhealthy smoke, haze and ozone.
A record-setting heat spell will continue Thursday in the Las Vegas region, according to the National Weather Service.
A few thunderstorms are popping up across Las Vegas as the valley continues to suffer from an extended heat wave.
The extended heat wave will continue through the week, according to the National Weather Service.
The hottest days of an extended heat wave are expected to boost the high temperature to 114 degrees Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The valley is in the middle of an extended August heat wave which has broken a few records. The region is under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday.
Saturday’s high reached 113 degrees, tying this year’s hottest day, set on July 12 at McCarran International Airport, where the weather service takes official measurements.
An excessive heat warning begins Friday with an excessive heat watch for higher elevations in Clark County. Conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday.
Las Vegas residents could experience near-record high temperatures beginning Friday, the National Weather Service says.
An excessive heat warning begins Friday for Clark County except higher elevations as well as southern Nye County and northwest Arizona, the National Weather service said.
Gusts to 30 mph might be felt Tuesday afternoon in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
Gradually warming temperatures, clear skies and light breezes are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley through the workweek.