Severe Weather Outbreak in the Upper Midwest Today

Multiple corridors of severe thunderstorms are expected across the Upper Midwest today and tonight, with a severe weather outbreak including strong tornado potential possible. The most dangerous period is likely during the late afternoon and evening when strong tornado potential should be maximized. Large to very large hail and strong, damaging winds are likely as well. Read More >

National Weather Service Las Vegas issues monthly Drought Information Statements when the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates Extreme (D3) drought in the Mojave Desert and Eastern Sierra region. Links to the Drought Information Statement are provided below.

Drought Information Statement for NWS Las Vegas

Drought Information Statement VEF 04/20/2025

Drought Information Statement for NWS Las Vegas (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Drought Information Statement VEF 04/20/2025 TXT

Visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-information-statements to view all available NWS Drought Information Statements.

NWS Las Vegas Drought Information Statement Archive

03/22/2025 - PDF | Text

02/21/2025 - PDF | Text

02/06/2025 - PDF | Text

01/21/2025 - PDF | Text

12/16/2024 - PDF | Text

11/15/2024 - PDF | Text