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May 22, 2013

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Harry Reid promises ‘everything in our power’ to help Oklahoma recover
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the devastating tornadoes that struck Oklahoma.
Photo: A security guard cools off fans with water during
Las Vegas is a hot destination — maybe even more so this summer
Friday, May 17, 2013
By Dave Toplikar
Las Vegas might be in for a hotter summer than usual. "Nothing is ever definite, but all the signs are favoring a warmer-than-normal summer," said meteorologist Chris Stachelski.
Wind could bring blowing dust, smoke from California fire
Thursday, May 16, 2013
By Dave Toplikar
High southwesterly winds gusting up to 45 mph are expected in the Las Vegas area today, creating the potential for wildfires and blowing dust and smoke.
Cooling problems cut classes short at northeast valley school
Monday, May 13, 2013
By Sun Staff
Air-conditioning problems at Richard Rundle Elementary School in the northeast valley are causing an early end to classes today, the first day of 2013 in which Las Vegas officially recorded temperatures above the century mark.
Las Vegas officially tops century mark for first time in 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
By Sun Staff
The first official 100-degree reading of the year is in the books in Las Vegas. The National Weather Service’s official recording station at McCarran International Airport showed a reading of 100 degrees at 11:36 a.m.
Las Vegas' first 100-degree day of 2013 expected
Las Vegas' first 100-degree day of 2013 expected
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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By Dave Toplikar
Near-record high temperatures are expected to sear the Las Vegas area on Monday and Tuesday. "We're looking at our first triple-degree reading at McCarran tomorrow," said Larry Jensen, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
Rain, hail, snow reported in Southern Nevada; century mark in extended forecast
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
By John Taylor
Rain showers and hail made an appearance Tuesday in the Las Vegas Valley, and Mount Charleston received a rare snowfall in May. But look for sunny skies by the weekend and temperatures edging toward triple digits by next week, the National Weather Service said.
Rain falls in parts of valley, more could be on the way
Rain falls in parts of valley, more could be on the way
Monday, May 6, 2013
By John Taylor
A light rain Monday afternoon in the southern and eastern parts of the Las Vegas Valley probably didn’t amount to much, but farther north and east heavier rain and small hail was reported.
High winds spur worries of wildfires, respiratory troubles
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By William D'Urso
Conditions in the region have prompted officials to issue a wildfire warning and an air-quality advisory for Wednesday and into Thursday.
Temperature creeping toward 100-degree mark in valley
Temperature creeping toward 100-degree mark in valley
Monday, April 29, 2013
By John Taylor
The heat is on, and parts of the Las Vegas could reach 100 degrees today.
National Weather Service warns of fire hazard at Lake Mead
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
By William D'Urso
A Red Flag fire warning for Lake Mead will remain in effect through 5 p.m. today, as high winds and low humidity create conditions conducive for wildfires, the National Weather Service said.
Fire warning issued as wind gusts up to 50 mph predicted
Monday, April 22, 2013
By William D'Urso
The National Weather Service issued a fire warning today for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area because of high winds and low humidity.
Red Flag fire warning issued for Las Vegas Valley
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
By William D'Urso
High winds and low humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire warning for the Las Vegas Valley.
Photo: Dust kicked up by high winds obscures the view of
High winds kick up brown cloud of dust in Las Vegas
Monday, April 15, 2013
By Sun Staff
High winds across the western Mojave Desert overnight have brought a brown cloud of dust into the valley, but the dust has not reached unhealthy levels, Clark County air quality officials said.
Spring storm socks Midwest, Deep South; 3 dead
Friday, April 12, 2013
By Holbrook Mohr, Associated Press
A powerful spring storm unleashed tornadoes and winds strong enough to peel the roofs from homes in the Deep South and heaped snow and ice on the Midwest, killing three people and leaving thousands without power as it moved up the East Coast on Friday.

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