Fri Oct 18 05:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Las Vegas Braces for Dramatic Temperature Plunge and Windy Conditions

Las Vegas residents are set for a significant weather change, with sweater weather arriving and a strong cold front bringing cooler temperatures and windy conditions.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m., due to breezy southwest winds and low relative humidity, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread.

Strong winds, reaching up to 30 mph by late Wednesday, are expected to intensify Thursday and Friday, with gusts potentially reaching 40 mph in mountain areas. Temperatures will begin dropping noticeably later this week, with highs reaching the mid-80s on Thursday and plummeting to the upper 60s on Friday. The last time Las Vegas experienced such low temperatures was on May 5th.

While a cold front is moving through, rain is expected to be minimal, with only a trace to a few hundredths of an inch anticipated. Higher elevations in the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range could see an inch or two of snow.

The storm system is expected to depart by Saturday afternoon, with temperatures returning to the lower 70s. Sunday promises sunny skies, light winds, and a pleasant mid-70s temperature.

The National Weather Service urges residents to exercise caution, especially regarding potential fire hazards, during this period of windy conditions and low humidity.

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