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Observed at Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Airport · October 5, 2026
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Las Vegas weather through the next several days
This Afternoon
95°FSunny
Sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 93 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
73°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear. Low around 73, with temperatures rising to around 75 overnight. West wind 0 to 3 mph.
Tuesday
95°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 95. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
75°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
97°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 97. East wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
75°FClear
Clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
97°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
75°FClear
Clear, with a low around 75.
Forecast-office updates
Weather stories for the Las Vegas area
NWS forecast office
Extreme Heat Warning
Temperatures are forecast to run well above normal through Friday, with heat reaching dangerous levels in the lower elevations of Death Valley. While not summertime values, high temperatures will be near 110 with lows staying in the 80s.
NWS forecast office
Today's Forecast Highs
We’re now solidly into fall, yet it won’t feel like it out there with temperatures 5 to 12 degrees above normal for early October. Light winds and partly to mostly sunny skies will make for a nice day outdoors, just remember to stay hydrated!
NWS forecast office
October Cooling!
In spite of our warmer than average temperatures this week, October's temperatures tend get cooler at a fairly even pace. By the end of the month, average high temperatures fall to the mid 70s!
NWS forecast office
2026 Monsoon Wrap-Up
Depending on your location, this monsoon was relatively dry up until the last few days, where Las Vegas observed 0.30 inches of rainfall, bringing the total rainfall for the monsoon up to 0.50 inches. For context, average is 1.03 inches from June 15th through September 30th.
Federal Justice Desk
Latest Nevada federal releases
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Las Vegas Business Owner Pleads Guilty to $90,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas business owner pleaded guilty today to arranging a fake armed robbery of his cell phone repair store to collect money from his insurance company.
National DOJ release
Kailua Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Vaughn Ludwig, 50, of Kailua, Hawaii, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson to 70 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
National DOJ release
New Orleans Man Sentenced to 137 Months For Possession of Drugs and Gun
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ROMALIS WILLIAMS (“WILLIAMS”), age 33, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced on October 1, 2026 by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long after being found guilty by a jury of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and being a felon in possession of firearms, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney David I.…
National DOJ release
Maui Man Admits to Selling Methamphetamine and Cocaine
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Douglas Taylor, a/k/a “Dougiie 2 Fresh,” 37, of Maui, pled guilty on October 2, 2026 to two counts of distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.
National DOJ release
Libya native convicted by a federal jury of threatening two WDNY judges
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal jury has convicted Akram Marseet, 42, a native of Libya living in Golden, Colorodo, with threatening to murder two Rochester Federal judges while they were engaged in the performance of their official duties. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
National DOJ release
Houma Man Indicted for Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JOSHUA PAUL FALGOUT (“FALGOUT”),age 32, of Houma, Louisiana, was charged on September 25, 2026 in a recently unsealed indictment with Receipt of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252 (a)(2), and (b)(1), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
National DOJ release
Chautauqua County man going to prison for possession of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Jose Perez, 42, of Celoron, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, was sentenced to serve 78 months in prison and 30 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
National DOJ release
Depew man going to prison for 30 years for production and possession of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Dustin Coffelt, 37, of Depew, NY, who was convicted of production and possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
National DOJ release
New Orleans Man Sentenced For Being Felon in Possession of Firearm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – BRYAN ROGERS (“ROGERS”), age 21, of New Orleans, was sentenced on September 30, 2026, by United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry, after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.
National DOJ release
Saratoga Springs Man Sentenced to 210 Months for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
Jeffrey Hart, age 51, of Saratoga Springs, New York, was sentenced September 14, 2026, to 210 months for distribution and possession of child pornography. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Anthony Patrone, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) made the announcement.
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