Dangerous Heat in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Heavy Rainfall Across the Gulf Coast

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through Tuesday. This heat is expected to be exceptionally rare and produce numerous high temperature records. Showers and thunderstorms with the potential to produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding is expected across the Gulf Coast. 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 11/27/2025

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

Drought Information Statement VEF 11/27/2025 TXT

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

NWS Las Vegas Drought Information Statement Archive

10/17/2025 - PDF | Text

09/30/2025 - PDF | Text

08/28/2025 - PDF | Text

07/15/2025 - PDF | Text

06/14/2025 - PDF | Text

05/20/2025 - PDF | Text