The National Weather Service says there is a 90 percent chance of rain today, with the best chances in the morning hours. Rainfall totals could exceed 1 inch in many areas of the Las Vegas Valley by Sunday night, with higher elevations receiving more. The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to pound Las Vegas on Sunday.
A wind advisory is in effect until 5 a.m. Monday for the Las Vegas Valley, with south winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts between 45 and 55 mph. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. A flood watch is in effect until Sunday night for portions of Southern Nevada, including the Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon and Las Vegas Valley, due to excessive runoff that may cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams and low-lying areas.
Organizers of the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival canceled all activities scheduled for Sunday at Sunset Park in Las Vegas due to potential safety hazards from the severe weather. Patrick Almeido, director of Clark County Parks and Recreation, said, 'The safety and well-being of our participants, dedicated staff, and partners is always our highest priority. While we are disappointed to cancel Sunday’s festivities, operating under such dangerous wind conditions presents risks we simply cannot take.'
Showers are expected to hang around after Sunday, with a 50 percent chance of rain Monday and 30 percent Tuesday as a cold front from the Pacific Northwest interacts with Rachel’s remnants. Tuesday’s forecast high is 71 degrees, more than 10 degrees below normal, with cooler-than-normal temperatures and lows in the 50s expected to remain through next week.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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