Storms are on the way to North Las Vegas Valley. The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert as storm cells have moved into the northeast of the Las Vegas Valley. The storms are expected to bring rain, wind, and thunderstorms in the coming hours. Meteorologist John Adair mentioned that the rain rate near Coyote Springs has reached half an inch in the last hour. The weather radar at 9:35 PM showed developing thunderstorms in the far northern Las Vegas Valley. Residents are advised to be prepared for lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain showers as the storms are expected to expand until midnight.
The storm activity could bring heavy rainfall, lasting until midnight. The atmosphere is filled with moisture, indicating that the storms may not linger for too long. While the Las Vegas Valley had storm cells circulating around it throughout Tuesday, none of them came closer than 50-75 miles. However, the Mojave National Preserve in California experienced heavy rainfall, with radar showing up to 2.5 inches of rain. The National Park Service will assess any potential flooding in the area.
Looking ahead, Wednesday may also see wet weather. There is a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon, with mostly sunny and hot conditions and a high near 112 degrees. The likelihood of rain increases to 40 percent on Wednesday night, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible before 11 p.m. The night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 91 degrees.
This situation is still developing, so stay tuned for further updates on the weather conditions. For more information, you can contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.