Dry, windy conditions prompt fire watch in Las Vegas Valley
Breezy conditions are expected this weekend in the Las Vegas Valley and a fire weather watch goes into effect Friday.
A fire weather watch starts Friday at about noon and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. The warm, dry and windy conditions mean that any fire that develops will likely spread rapidly, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday’s high should be 90 degrees and southwest winds between 20 and 30 mph are expected, according to meteorologist Barry Pierce. Gusts could be as high as 40 mph.
Saturday will see a high near 87 degrees. Winds between 15 and 25 mph are expected Saturday and Sunday, Pierce said.
Sunday’s high will be near 86 degrees and temperatures are expected to cool slightly next week, the weather service said.
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