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FXUS65 KVEF 031654
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
954 AM PDT Wed Jun 3 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

*  Quiet weather with above normal temperatures anticipated through
   the work week.

*  A trough approaches this weekend, producing some modest
   increase in winds and cooling temperatures slightly.

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.DISCUSSION...Through Tuesday

Quiet weather will continue through Friday with generally light
winds and above normal temperatures. Temperatures will peak on
Thursday and Friday as high temperatures climb 5-8 degrees above
normal. Moderate(level 2 of 5) HeatRisk is expected in many valley
locations, anyone sensitive to the heat, people outdoors for long
periods of time, and those without adequate cooling or water should
take precautions to protect from heat-related impacts.

We will see some changes this weekend as a fairly deep trough moves
into the western US. We still start to see increasing southwest
winds Friday afternoon, but the stronger winds are expected Saturday
and Sunday as the trough progresses east and surface gradients
tighten. The potential for impactful wind gusts over 40 MPH through
the typical southwesterly wind belt of San Bernardino County,
southern Nevada, and northern Mohave County are greater than 70%
Saturday, but become more isolated on Sunday. There is very little
moisture associated with this trough as there really isn`t any deep
tropical moisture to tap into. PWs will be near to below normal and
since most of the energy with this system remains well north of the
area, conditions are expected to remain dry. Temperatures will also
cool a few degrees Saturday into next week placing high temperatures
close to normal for this time of year.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast Package...A period
of southeast winds with intermittent gusts to around 15 knots is
expected early this afternoon, swinging around to the south by 00Z.
Occasional gusts will persist through sunset. Winds will decrease
overnight, becoming light and variable by sunrise. Similar wind
patterns are expected on Thursday, with occasional gusts out of the
southeast developing during the afternoon. Temperatures this
afternoon will top out near 103F, with readings exceeding 100F
between 20Z and 03Z. A high around 106F is expected Thursday
afternoon.


For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Across the region, winds
will generally remain between 5 and 10 knots and follow typical
daily directional patterns through Thursday. The exceptions will be
in the Colorado River Valley, where breezy south-southwest winds
will pick up this afternoon, and across the western Mojave Desert,
where breezy westerly winds will increase around 00Z today. Other
areas will see occasional gusts of 10 to 20 knots during peak
afternoon heating. VFR conditions will prevail through Thursday with
no operationally significant cloud cover expected.

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.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

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DISCUSSION...Gorelow
AVIATION...Planz

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