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FXUS65 KVEF 120538
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1038 PM PDT Fri Jul 11 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Smoke from nearby fires will result in hazy skies at times through
  Saturday, but significant or widespread smoke impacts near the
  surface are not expected.

* Hot and dry conditions will continue through the weekend with
  temperatures peaking Monday as ridging persists across the region.

* Monsoon moisture makes a possible return mid to late next week
  along with a drop in temperatures.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Today through the Middle of Next Week...
High pressure over the region will allow temperatures to climb
through the weekend and into early next week with temperatures
peaking Monday. HeatRisk is mostly in the Moderate (Level 2)
Saturday, but we are starting to see more isolated pockets of Major
(Level 3) on Sunday. HeatRisk on Monday shows the greatest coverage
of Major (Level 3) with temperatures running about 5-8 degrees above
normal; however, these temperatures will still fall a few degrees
shy of record values. At this point, decided to hold off on any Heat
Warnings, but will continue to monitor.

Hazy skies are expected over the next couple of days as various
fires burn across the region combined with generally light winds
aloft. The Gothic Fire located in central Nye County is the largest
fire and has been responsible for most of our hazy conditions. So
far today, smoke production has been much less than previous days,
but that will need to be watched this afternoon if another
significant plume gets generated.

The ridge will slowly retreat and weaken next week after Monday.
Temperatures will cool off a bit each day in response. In addition,
on Tuesday, a slight increase in moisture is expected. This moisture
will not result in any precipitation but will help cool temperatures
and also reduce any fire danger due to extremely dry conditions. On
Wednesday, high temperatures will have fallen back closer to normal
for this time of the year. Any precipitation chance is now not
expected until Thursday or later when better moisture and an
easterly shortwave could bring low chances for precipitation.
&&


.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Expect
light winds at or below 8 kts with wind directions following typical
diurnal patterns... light and variable through the morning,
southeasterly through the afternoon, and southwesterly after sunset.
Cannot rule out an occasional gust between 15 and 20 kts from the
southeast between 00 and 03Z with peak heating as winds veer to the
southwest through sunset. Slantwise visibility reductions expected
from all directions through the TAF period, due to wildfires in
south-central Nevada and northern Arizona. Included a FEW120 through
the overnight period at Las Vegas Valley terminals as a result.
Otherwise, no operationally significant cloud cover. Temperatures
will exceed 100 degrees on Friday between 18 and 05Z.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona and
southeastern California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Expect
breezy winds in the Las Vegas Valley at or below 8 kts with
generally a diurnal direction trend. Cannot rule out isolated gusts
between 15 and 20 kts from the southeast in the late-afternoon
before winds shift southwest. Breezy south-southeast winds at KBIH
in the afternoon.. Gusty west winds persist at KDAG, with a typical
decrease expected during the late-morning and afternoon. Breezy
southerly winds expected along the Colorado River Valley with
occasional afternoon gusts around 20 kts. Slantwise visibility
reductions expected from all directions through the TAF period, due
to wildfires in south-central Nevada and northern Arizona.
Otherwise, no operationally significant cloud cover.
&&


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


DISCUSSION...Gorelow
AVIATION...Soulat

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