Chalk Outlines Mark 172 Pedestrian Deaths in Las Vegas
Volunteers marked nine Clark County streets to honor pedestrians killed between 2021 and mid-2026 as a pedestrian safety campaign launches.
Las Vegas Weather and Disaster News
Coverage of weather and disaster in Las Vegas focuses on atmospheric conditions, natural hazards and the safety and recovery efforts that follow major events. Reporting tracks emergency declarations and the immediate impact of conditions across the city.
Forecasts
Live Poll
Do you believe the U.S. should permanently stop switching between standard and daylight saving time?
Las Vegas to Return to Standard Time November 1
Residents will turn their clocks back one hour on Saturday night to mark the official shift to standard time.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Do you plan to vote in person on Election Day?
Las Vegas Forecast Calls for Mild Election Day
Cool, quiet conditions are expected across Las Vegas on Election Day, with afternoon highs held to the mid-60s.
Emergency Response
Firefighters Rescue Cat From Las Vegas House Fire
Crews brought a heavily involved garage fire under control in the south Las Vegas valley and removed a cat from the home.
Severe Weather
Las Vegas Driver Sues NV Energy Over Storm Incident
A motorist has filed a lawsuit after utility poles collapsed on her vehicle during a high-wind storm on July 1, 2025.
Regular subjects here include extreme heat cycles, flash flood warnings, wildfire smoke, air quality and emergency management response. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever conditions threaten public safety. The arid environment and unique topography create specific risks for sudden flooding and widespread heat exposure during summer months. Official response and local emergency declarations shift based on how quickly a weather event transitions into a long-term recovery effort.