Las Vegas is soaking up sunshine Thursday, with temperatures climbing through the 70s and a high near 81°F. Skies stay clear through midday, but the calm will not last long. Winds are set to crank up later today, and a cold front arriving late tonight will flip the breeze and bring a noticeable cooldown. If you have evening plans on the water or need to travel on exposed ramps, it might be worth shifting those plans earlier.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South-southwest winds around 10 to 15 mph this afternoon will turn gusty, with gusts commonly in the 20 to 30 mph range while daytime highs top out near 81°F. Late tonight, a cold front will swing winds around to the north-northwest, with stronger gusts following behind it, with 30 to 40 mph gusts expected…..