Las Vegas is starting out clear and mild this Saturday, April 25, with temperatures in the low-60s and light morning breezes. The afternoon will warm into the upper 70s, but an incoming system is set to kick up southwest winds and boost the chances of showers tonight. If you were banking on a night out on the Strip or a backyard cookout, it is a good idea to keep a backup plan in your pocket.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southwest winds will ramp up across the valley this afternoon, generally in the 7 to 21 mph range with gusts up to about 29 mph, enough to flip patio umbrellas and make cycling or driving larger vehicles a bit of a hassle. The National Weather Service notes that gusts will be much stronger farther northeast, and a Wind Advisory is up for parts of the western Mojave and Morongo Basin where 50 to 55 mph gusts are possible. Look for a high near 79°F before temperatures slip into the…..