Todays weather in Las Vegas - Wednesday - 20 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Las Vegas - Wednesday - 20 May 2026 (00:00:31) Power Outages and School Closings (00:01:06) Why May Winds Hit This Hard (00:01:30) Tuesday Conditions — Sunny and Mild (00:02:10) What to Watch the Rest of the Week (00:02:32) Las Vegas Today in Plain Terms Sunday night brought one of the most disruptive wind events Las Vegas has seen this spring. Gusts hit 63 mph at Harry Reid International Airport, triggering an FAA ground stop that delayed 457 flights. Dust cut visibility to six miles at Reid and four miles at North Las Vegas Airport — dangerous conditions for drivers and pilots alike. Nearly a thousand homes and businesses lost power, and Faith Lutheran High School canceled final exams Monday after the storm caused significant disruption.The good news: the cold front moved through fast, and the National Weather Service called it correctly. Winds eased overnight, and the valley returned to normal by Monday midday.Today, Tuesday, is a completely different story. Expect sunny skies and a high near 82°F, with north winds at just 7–15 mph. After Sunday, it almost feels quiet. But there's a catch — humidity is sitting between 12 and 20 percent, which is seriously dry even by Las Vegas standards. At that level, your body can dehydrate well before thirst kicks in. If you're outside exercising, sightseeing, or working, carry water and start drinking early. Light, loose clothing is the right call.Looking ahead, no major wind events are forecast for the rest of the week, though the Colorado River corridor could still see occasional 30–40 mph gusts. The dry air pattern bears watching if it persists through the coming days.Bottom line: Sunday was rough, Tuesday is easy — just don't skip the sunscreen and water bottle. A YesWee production, built using AI technology.This episode includes AI-generated content.