Las Vegas, NV – Desert residents may see unexpected rainfall later this week as moisture from weakening Tropical Storm Mario drifts north from the Baja California coast, according to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas.
Forecasters said Tuesday the system will continue to weaken but could still carry enough moisture to spark showers and thunderstorms across southern Nevada by Thursday and Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, cloud cover in the mornings could play a major role in whether thunderstorms form in the afternoons. Too much early cloudiness could limit storm development, but clearer skies may fuel stronger activity. Current confidence in the forecast remains “low-to-moderate,” though forecasters expect clarity to improve in the next couple of days.
The forecast calls for the potential of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and increased cloud cover in parts of Clark County and surrounding desert regions. The moisture could lead to brief localized flooding in low-lying areas if storms do develop.
Residents across Las Vegas, Henderson, and nearby desert communities are advised to monitor daily forecasts as the system evolves. Travel and outdoor plans Thursday and Friday may be affected if rainfall materializes.
The National Weather Service emphasized that details remain uncertain, but the mid-to-late week period bears watching as Mario’s remnants push north.
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