Small storm cells formed over Lincoln County and near St. George, Utah, late Saturday afternoon, but did not appear threatening to the Las Vegas area.
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Thursday night’s storm showed that even Las Vegas casinos can’t escape the wrath of Mother Nature.
The Las Vegas Valley has recorded more than several episodes of devastating flooding at times.
Areas east of The Strip and southeast Henderson received the most inches of rain in the past 24 hours.
For a third consecutive night, summer thunderstorms pounded the valley. Thousands lost power, and an apartment complex was damaged, causing an evacuation.
A rare humid morning in Las Vegas foreshadowed the possibility of more storms Friday, following a night of heavy monsoonal rains and lightning.
A large portion of the valley saw at least a little bit of rain Wednesday. Winds up to 60 mph were recorded near Nellis Air Force Base.
Scattered thunderstorms fell across parts of Las Vegas on Monday, especially in the northeast and southwest portions of the valley.
The heat spell will wind down this weekend before a prolonged chance of monsoon rain arrives Monday, the National Weather Service says.
Clark County will open cooling stations Friday morning to help people cope with the excessive heat.
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.
A dust devil hit the Luxor pool area around 2 p.m. Saturday, resulting in the pool closing.
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