Cactus Springs, Nevada Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS65 KVEF 112149
AFDVEF
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
249 PM PDT Thu Sep 11 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
* Low pressure brings breezy afternoon winds, below average
  temperatures, and isolated precipitation through tomorrow.
* Dry conditions and increasing temperatures return this weekend
  and early next week.
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.DISCUSSION...through Wednesday.
Breezy and relatively cool conditions persist as an area of low
pressure slowly tracks east through the Great Basin today and
tomorrow. Current satellite imagery shows cumulus development over
the Sierra, White Mountains, and the mountains of Esmeralda County.
CAMs suggest that isolated thunderstorms will develop over this area
this afternoon and evening, some of which may produce frequent
lightning and gusty outflow winds. Another round is possible
tomorrow before dry and descending air arrives on the back side
of the low. Breezy southerly to southwesterly winds will decrease
this evening and should be lighter tomorrow as the center of the
low moves overhead. Tomorrow should be the coolest day of the
forecast period, with highs 5 to 10 degrees below average for this
time of year. For Las Vegas, highs will be in the upper 80s to
low 90s.
Heights aloft rise as the low tracks east over the next few days.
Temperatures gradually increase in response, with highs reaching
near to above normal values Monday through Wednesday. This means
highs in the mid to upper 90s for Las Vegas. Besides increasing
temperatures, expect light winds and dry conditions.
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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Gusty
southwesterly winds are expected to persist through the rest of the
afternoon, decreasing to less than 10 knots out of the southwest
after sunset. Light and variable winds develop tomorrow morning and
should continue through most of the day. Dry conditions and mostly
clear skies prevail through the forecast period.
For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Gusty southerly to
southwesterly winds with gusts peaking in the 20 to 25 knot range
can be expected around the Mojave Desert through sunset, decreasing
at most locations overnight. There is a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the Sierra late this afternoon and evening, some of
which may move into the vicinity of KBIH. These may bring lightning,
gusty and erratic winds, and lower ceilings. Lofted smoke may move
into the eastern Sierra and Owens Valley overnight, reducing
slantwise visibility.
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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/AVIATION...Meltzer
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NWS VEF Office Area Forecast Discussion