Nevada – Wind is already whipping across the Las Vegas Valley, rattling signs and pushing vehicles on open roads as strong gusts create tricky travel conditions right now.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through early morning, with north-northwest winds sustained at 15 to 25 mph and gusts reaching up to 45 mph. These winds are strong enough to blow around loose objects and make driving difficult, especially on major corridors like I-15 and I-40 .
Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas are seeing the strongest impacts in open and elevated areas. High-profile vehicles should use caution, particularly along desert stretches where crosswinds can be sudden. Secure outdoor furniture and avoid leaving lightweight items outside.
Conditions begin to settle later today, but a breezy pattern lingers into the afternoon with highs near 71 degrees. Clear skies and calmer winds return tonight, setting up a sharp warmup through the weekend.
By Saturday, temperatures climb near 79 degrees under full sun. Sunday brings a jump into the upper 80s, followed by near 90 degrees by early next week. The rapid shift from windy to warm highlights a classic spring transition in the desert.
Looking ahead, dry air and sunshine dominate, with no rain expected and above-normal temperatures building across southern Nevada.
More updates may follow if winds remain elevated. Driving this morning? Are you noticing strong crosswinds on your route?
Five Day Forecast for Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday: Sunny, high 79°F
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 88°F
Monday: Sunny and breezy, high 90°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high 87°F
Wednesday: Sunny, high 78°F
