Todays weather in Las Vegas - Thursday - 14 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Las Vegas - Thursday - 14 May 2026 (00:00:35) Friday Rebound to 100° (00:00:52) Weekend Wind Advisory Saturday (00:01:45) EDC Festival Wind Impact (00:02:32) What to Wear Thursday Through Sunday (00:03:22) Cooling Trend Next Week The Las Vegas heat wave is finally letting up — but don't celebrate too long. Thursday drops to a more bearable 94°F with a 70% chance of spotty showers, a genuine relief after days locked at 104°F. Friday climbs back to 100°F before the real story takes over: a weekend wind advisory.The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Southern Nevada, with Saturday and Monday both declared First Alert Weather Days. Southwest winds are expected to gust between 30 and 50 miles per hour — strong enough to knock over patio furniture, kick up blinding dust, and create rapidly developing dust storms on open desert roads. Sunny skies will mask just how dangerous these conditions can be, so don't let the clear weather fool you.If you're heading to EDC Las Vegas this weekend, conditions are confirmed: temperatures between 94 and 100 degrees, afternoon gusts up to 50 mph, and an outdoor festival environment. Hydration is non-negotiable — high heat combined with strong dry desert wind accelerates moisture loss faster than you feel it. Wind-resistant, close-fitting layers are your best call over loose clothing that turns into a sail.Day-by-day breakdown: Thursday, light layers with something for the cooler morning. Friday, full summer — sunscreen, breathable fabrics, hat. Saturday through Sunday, a windbreaker or fitted jacket, wrap-around sunglasses for dust, and sturdy footwear. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity from 11am to 5pm all weekend.The good news: a genuine cooling trend arrives Sunday and carries into next week. Just get through the weekend first.This episode includes AI-generated content.