Las Vegas residents may need to juggle umbrellas and water bottles Monday as thunderstorms threaten while temperatures again climb above 100 degrees. Roads such as I-15 and U.S. 95 could see slick pavement during the morning and evening commute, raising the risk of dangerous driving conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are most likely after 11 a.m. Monday, August 25, with gusty winds and localized flooding possible. Temperatures will reach 103°F before cloud cover and rainfall offer brief relief. Commuters should allow extra travel time, and drivers are urged to avoid low-lying roadways where flash flooding may occur.
Monday night will stay muggy, with lingering storms and a low near 84°F. Showers could persist into Tuesday morning, continuing the flooding threat for neighborhoods near washes and flood-prone intersections. Outdoor workers and travelers should remain alert, as shifting conditions may arrive quickly.
Tuesday brings another round of scattered thunderstorms with highs near 94°F, making it the coolest day of the week. Showers taper by Wednesday, though the heat will rebuild toward 97°F. By Thursday and Friday, skies clear with highs in the upper 90s, offering a more typical late-August pattern for southern Nevada.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, limit time outdoors during peak afternoon hours, and prepare for possible flash flooding during commutes. Warnings may be updated quickly if storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Las Vegas, NV
- Monday: High 103°F, thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m.
- Monday Night: Storms possible, low 84°F.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high 94°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers, high 97°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 98°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 99°F.
