Lighter winds, warmer temperatures forecast through weekend

The high in central Las Vegas will be near 75 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, according to the National Weather Service. The Stratosphere is seen as clouds linger over the Las Vegas valley during a cool and windy afternoon, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal) @btesfaye

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By Marvin Clemons / Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 20, 2023 - 5:30 am

The gradual warming toward Las Vegas summer temperatures will escalate Thursday and into the weekend, says the National Weather Service.

After a Wednesday high of 70, the Thursday zenith will be around 75 with a sunny sky and light winds around 7-10 mph in the afternoon.

Another warming trend is in store going into the weekend across southern Nevada and the surrounding region with high temperatures gradually climbing almost 20 degrees by Sunday. #VegasWeather pic.twitter.com/MgzyG4aIix

— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) April 19, 2023

Friday morning will see a low near 56 before rising to 83 with similar wind and sky conditions.

Saturday should see a high near 85 with an 89 projected for Sunday and Monday.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.

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