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Wind gusts around 30 mph are forecast for Thursday and into the weekend. A smoke advisory has been issued because of fireworks.
Late June highs around 105 are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.
Seasonable temperatures, sunshine and some gusty afternoon winds are expected Friday in the Las Vegas Valley.
A few light showers fell on parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday. The monsoon season for the valley officially started June 15.
When air temperatures hit a record high of 109 degrees on June 10, NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument captured even higher temperatures for street surfaces.
Everyone in Vegas seems to have a wind story this year. Maybe it’s a gust knocking down an unsuspecting pedestrian, a set of patio furniture ending up in a neighbor’s yard or dust covering your car.
Wind gusts to 45 mph were recorded near Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains on Saturday afternoon, and winds were causing troubles in other parts of the Las Vegas Valley.
A Pacific cold front moving through the Las Vegas Valley before the weekend will bring powerful winds and cooler temperatures, says the National Weather Service.
Prepare for two hot days with plenty of wind in Las Vegas before a cooler weekend, says the National Weather Service.
The June 10 temperature at Harry Reid International Airport reached a record of 109 about 3:45 p.m. Friday before dipping to 108.
The Thursday high reached 108 at Harry Reid International Airport. An excessive heat warning began at 10 a.m. Thursday and runs through Saturday.
People should avoid the outdoors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. if possible, experts say. They also should drink plenty of water, even when not thirsty.
An excessive heat warning for Southern Nevada will take effect Thursday and last through Saturday, the National Weather Service said.
Windy conditions will dominate much of the weekend before temperatures are forecast to escalate beginning Monday.