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FXUS65 KVEF 190453
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
953 PM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for through Thursday
  with triple digit highs and warm overnight low temperatures.

* Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected Thursday through
  Saturday as gusty winds and afternoon humidities in the single
  digits develop each afternoon. Winds diminish on Sunday and
  remain lower into early next week.

* Cooler temperatures are in store beginning Sunday as
  temperatures cool to below normal.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Today through Next Wednesday

Hot temperatures remain across the region as high pressure
continues through today. The Extreme Heat Warning out for much of
the area will continue through tomorrow with temperatures about
5-10 degrees above normal. These high temps coupled with little
relief at night make the heat much more dangerous and has
contributed to major HeatRisk aross the lower elevations of the
Mojave Desert.

As the ridge of high pressure breaks down a bit on Thursday
afternoon, a shortwave will move into the area. This will bring
increased winds, causing dangerous fire weather conditions. A Red
Flag Warning is in effect for Thursday and Friday for much of
southern Nevada and Mohave County. Dangerous fire weather
conditions will continue through Saturday over a smaller area.

As the Pacific trough moves in over the weekend, winds will
decrease on Sunday and much cooler temperatures will bring some
well needed relief from the extreme heat. Below normal
temperatures will make a brief appearance Sunday and Monday before
they return to near normal by Tuesday across the area.

&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...South
southwest winds tonight will become light early Thursday morning,
then shift to southerly with gusts of 20 to 30 knots from late
morning through the afternoon. Temperature rising back to 100F 18-
19Z Thursday on the way to a high around 108F near 00Z. VFR
conditions prevail.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Expect wind gusts less
than 20 knots tonight into Thursday morning. During the day
Thursday, south to southwest winds will increase, with gusts of 20
to 30 knots common across the region. VFR conditions will prevail.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Berc
AVIATION...Morgan

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