Las Vegas, Nevada – Drivers and residents should brace for a weather shift this week as near-record September heat collides with approaching storms.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, Wednesday will reach 98°F under sunny skies before storm chances return Thursday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m., bringing gusty winds, brief downpours, and dangerous lightning across Clark County. Travel on I-15 and U.S. 95 may be impacted during the evening commute.
Wednesday night stays mostly cloudy, with lows around 77°F. By Thursday, rain chances climb to 20% during the day and increase to 60% by nightfall. The agency warns drivers to slow down on slick roads and avoid flooded intersections. Outdoor plans should be flexible as storms could arrive quickly and unpredictably.
Friday will stay unsettled with a 60% chance of thunderstorms through the day, tapering into the evening. Highs reach 88°F, a noticeable cooldown from midweek heat. Residents should charge phones and prepare for potential power flickers during stronger storms.
This weekend trends calmer, though isolated showers remain possible Saturday morning. By Sunday, sunshine returns with highs in the mid-90s, a typical late-September rebound.
Warnings remain in effect through late Friday, and more advisories could follow if storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Las Vegas, Nevada:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 98°F. Mostly cloudy overnight, low 77°F.
- Thursday: Chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m., high 92°F. Storms likely overnight, low 72°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, high 88°F. Chance of storms continues into evening. Low 72°F.
- Saturday: Slight chance of storms early, high 90°F. Clear overnight, low 74°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 95°F. Clear skies overnight, low 74°F.
