LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The stage is ready Monday for showers and thunderstorms to start out this final week of August.
Heavy rainmakers south of the valley for now
Probability for thunderstorms Mon-Wed, possibly Thurs, too
Temps drop beneath regular
Labor Day weekend warms up again to the low 100s
Sunday storms hit the southeast and northwest elements of the valley with lightning and dropped as much as .16″ of rain close to Henderson, rather less close to Summerlin. A cluster of storms packing lightning and heavy rain fired up over San Bernardino County early this morning and is sliding north. However the storms are shedding vitality and energy as they attain Clark County. Probabilities for stronger storms will come this afternoon and night. Temperature highs will possible keep beneath 100 levels.
The monsoon sample is in place, with excessive strain over the 4 Corners, rotating moisture from Mexico into Arizona, California, and southern Nevada. Scattered storms and showers will spin up via Utah into Colorado as temperatures proceed to heat.
Cloud cowl ought to hold the daytime excessive close to, however beneath 100 levels, this afternoon, and even cooler on Tuesday. The clouds may additionally hold a lid on convection, however there needs to be sufficient vitality to get breakthrough storms. Gusty outflow winds, vivid lightning, and transient heavy downpours are all attainable with these storms. Stronger storms are favored in areas south of Clark County right this moment and tonight, the place flood watches have been issued alongside the decrease Colorado River Valley for the day. Some thunderstorms may final into the in a single day hours.
Thunderstorm possibilities will proceed into Wednesday, with slight possibilities left into Thursday and Friday. Labor Day weekend appears quieter, sunnier, and warmer, with temps warming to the low 100s to complete what’s been a sizzling August.
Right now: 98 Scattered showers and thunderstorms
Tuesday: 89 Scattered showers & thunderstorms
Wednesday: 95 Probability of scattered showers & thunderstorms
Thursday: 97 Slight likelihood of t-storms
Friday: 98 Slight likelihood of t-storms
Saturday: 100 Sunny
Sunday: 101 Sunny
Labor Day: 102 Principally sunny
