Thunderstorms moved across the Las Vegas Valley on Monday, bringing rain and hail that measured a half inch to three-quarters of an inch during the afternoon storm, according to meteorologist John Adair.
The National Weather Service on Monday afternoon issued a flood advisory for the Las Vegas Valley.
It may take a few weeks more to get here, but National Weather Service meteorologists say the Las Vegas heat is coming — perhaps in warmer than usual dosages.
Starting Wednesday, Las Vegas Valley homeowners will be allowed to water their lawns up to six days a week, excluding Sundays.
The storm brought more snow to the ski slopes in Nevada, Utah, allowing Lee Canyon and Brian Head to extend their seasons.
The heaviest storm activity during the afternoon was in the mountains on the southern edge of Henderson.
The Thursday high should be near 81, with afternoon winds of 9-15 mph gusting to 22 mph.
Winds, cooler temps and possibly some rain on Friday is in the Las Vegas forecast for the week, says the National Weather Service.
April 18 is the average date for the Harry Reid International Airport reaching 90 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
A wind advisory for the entire region runs from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday when winds in the central Las Vegas Valley are expected to reach up to 50 mph.
Spring in Las Vegas this year has been very similar to last year, with the first 80-degree day nearly a month behind normal.
After 24 hours of gusty winds, light rain and graupel entered the atmosphere Friday. The temperature dropped to 51 before 3 p.m. Warmth is on the way, however.
