The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel hit Las Vegas on Sunday.
Las Vegas received 1.08 inches of rain from midnight to morning, breaking the daily record of 0.78 inches in 2012 and tying the all-time daily record for the month of October, set on October 12, 1947, the National Weather Service’s Las Vegas office posted on X.
Rain chances will diminish after 5 p.m. Sunday, the NWS said, but with more rain expected, the valley is on pace for an all-time record.
After 0.11 inches of rain Saturday night, Las Vegas has received just 1.10 inches of rain for the calendar year to date, 2.10 inches less than the normal value of 3.20 inches, according to NWS data. Sunday’s official end-of-day total will narrow that gap considerably.
Showers are expected to persist after Sunday, with forecasts calling for a 50 percent chance Monday and a 30 percent chance Tuesday as a cold front from the Pacific Northwest interacts with the remnants of Rachel.
The high forecast for Tuesday is 71 degrees, more than 10 degrees below normal. Cooler than normal temperatures, with lows in the 50s, are expected to persist into next week.
Wind advisories and flash flood warnings in effect
A wind advisory is in effect until 5 a.m. Monday for the Las Vegas Valley, with south winds 20 to 30 mph and gusts between 45 and 55 mph, the weather service said. Tree branches could be knocked over and power outages could result.
A flood watch is in effect through Sunday evening for parts of southern Nevada, including the Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Valley, the weather service said. Excessive runoff can lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, creeks, and other low-lying areas prone to flooding. Flooding may occur in poorly drained areas and in urban areas. Low water passages may be flooded.
Flash flood warnings were issued in several areas of southern Nevada early Sunday morning. West Las Vegas Valley was under warning until 8:30 a.m.
Popular Las Vegas event cancels Sunday schedule
The threat of severe weather has prompted organizers of the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival to cancel all activities planned for Sunday, according to a news release from Clark County Parks and Recreation.
The popular annual three-day event at Sunset Park in Las Vegas will not take place Sunday due to potential security risks, the press release states.
“The safety and well-being of our participants, dedicated staff and partners are always our top priority,” Clark County Parks and Recreation Director Patrick Almeido said in a statement. “While we are disappointed to cancel Sunday’s festivities, operating in such dangerous wind conditions presents risks we simply cannot take. »
Contact Mark Davis at mdavis@reviewjournal.com.
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