FXUS65 KVEF 191100
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
400 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Temperatures will warm up through the week as a dry weather 
  pattern sets up over the region.

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.DISCUSSION...Today through early next week.

A weak and baggy trough remains across the Western US today which
will keep temperatures on the cooler side of normal with some
lingering northerly breezes through the day. Heights will
gradually rise through the remainder of the week allowing for a 
gradual warming trend, with afternoon highs returning to near 
normal Wednesday, and climbing above normal by the weekend. Aside 
from temperatures, dry conditions are expected through the 
weekend. Looking ahead, a weak low pressure center may develop 
across the eastern Pacific early next week which may bring an 
increase in cloud cover and some very low chances for showers to 
the higher terrain of northwest Arizona. 
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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Gusty 
northeast winds will pick up through the morning today, with gust 
speeds between 20 and 25 kts. Late-afternoon and evening, gusts will 
diminish, with directional variability between 330 and 020 through 
sunset. After sunset, breezy northwest winds will persist overnight 
with speeds between 7 and 10 kts. No operationally significant cloud 
cover.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast 
California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Gusty northeast winds 
will pick up through the morning for the Las Vegas Valley with gusts 
around 25 kts. Gusts will decrease late-afternoon, with breezy 
northwesterly winds taking over after sunset. Light northwesterly 
winds prevail for KBIH. Light and diurnal winds expected for KDAG. 
Gusty north winds expected for KIFP and KEED with gust speeds 
peaking between 30 and 35 kts. No operationally significant cloud 
cover.
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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...Outler
AVIATION...Soulat

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