A round of storms clipped the northern part of the Las Vegas Valley late Thursday night, triggering a severe thunderstorm warning.
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The valley has recorded only six days of triple-digit temperatures this month, the National Weather Service said in a tweet. A high of 102 on Wednesday made it seven.
Monsoonal moisture returned to the Las Vegas area on Monday, but the nearby mountains received the brunt of the storms.
Storm cells danced around and largely avoided Las Vegas on Sunday. The monsoon threat is forecast to continue Monday and through the coming week.
A flash flood advisory that includes eastern Clark County has been extended until Sunday night by the National Weather Service.
Another round of monsoonal moisture penetrated the Las Vegas Valley on Friday, less than 24 hours after the area was pounded by late-night storms.
Thursday’s monsoon delivered enough water to put this year’s monsoon season on top compared to the past 9 years.
Storms popped up around the Las Vegas area for several hours Wednesday, but have come to an end.
The southbound lanes of Interstate 15 south of Las Vegas were briefly closed Tuesday afternoon due to flooding, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
Monsoon possibilities are expected to last all week in Southern Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.
Las Vegas will enjoy a clear and sunny Sunday before monsoon season returns later Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunny skies and light winds should make for great weekend weather in the Las Vegas Valley before monsoon risks return next week.
Rain and flash flooding will be possible Friday morning before diminishing later in the day, says the National Weather Service.
A flood watch has been issued through Friday night as rain and storm chances return to the valley, according to the National Weather Service.
Monsoon season may continue in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.