Las Vegas and its surrounding areas are in for a mix of weather events today, with the National Weather Service in Las Vegas noting that monsoonal moisture will hang around a bit longer before taking its leave. According to an early morning area forecast discussion, showers and thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon, following a pattern somewhat similar to yesterday’s events. Though yesterday’s convection brought about unexpected cloud cover and stability, today’s clearing may heat things up, quite literally, and lead to increased thunderstorm activity later on.
For those flying in or out of Harry Reid International Airport, there could be some interruptions. The NWS forecast predicts a possible impact window from late afternoon through the evening due to thunderstorms. Travelers should be prepared for erratic gusty winds associated with storms and outflow boundaries, along with lightning strikes and brief/transient MVFR/IFR conditions in heavy rain. Once the storms pass, conditions are expected to return to the usual VFR status, with light and variable winds outside of convective influences…