Scattered thunderstorms roll through Henderson, Mount Charleston

The storms forecast for the Las Vegas Valley arrived earlier than expected Thursday.

A few thunderstorms moved north through Mount Charleston and another through Henderson in the afternoon.

Much-needed rain

Last week, Harry Reid International Airport saw measurable rain (0.24 inches) for the first time since July 3, at the beginning of monsoon season.

The airport has recorded 0.26 inches of rain this monsoon season (normal is 0.95), the National Weather Service said. So far, it’s the 18th-driest monsoon season on record, the weather service said, tying the total from 1993.

Up until last week, this had been the fourth-driest monsoon season on record. The driest years are 2020 and 1944 (tied with a trace) and 2010 (0.01). The Las Vegas monsoon season runs from July 1 to Sept. 30.

So far in 2025, the airport has seen 2.29 inches of rain (average is 3.02). A normal rainfall year in Las Vegas is 4.18 inches.

3-day forecast

Friday: High 90, chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday: High 87, possible afternoon rain.

Sunday: Mid 80s, evening thunderstorms.

Contact Kevin J. Barr at kbarr@reviewjournal.com