Breezy, cool Wednesday for Las Vegas before heat returns
Breezy conditions and temperatures 15 degrees below normal will greet Las Vegas residents Wednesday, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
“There won’t be as much wind as yesterday, but it will certainly breezy,” meteorologist Jenn Varian said. North winds of 13 to 20 mph are forecast with gusts to 30 mph.
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but enjoy the cool down while it lasts as warm temps will return by the weekend. 😎 #nvwx #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/R02DG98Vkn
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) September 9, 2020
The high will be around 82, compared with the normal 97 for this time of year.
Valley temperatures were in the upper 50s to low 60s before sunrise.
After Wednesday, the temperatures will climb back to triple digits by the weekend.
Dry spell at 141 days
If no rain falls Wednesday, it will be the 142nd consecutive day without measurable moisture at McCarran International Airport.
The record is 150 rain-free days in 1959.
The record could be tied Sept. 17.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.
