Key points

• Rachel's remnants are expected to bring rain and storms Sunday through Tuesday
• The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and a wind advisory
• About an inch of rain is possible by Tuesday, nearly doubling this year's total

The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are headed for Southern Nevada, and the Las Vegas Valley could get rain from this weekend into early next week. The National Weather Service has put the valley under a flood watch and a wind advisory.

Local forecasts call for Rachel's moisture to start moving into the region late Saturday night, with showers and thunderstorms Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. FOX5 has named Sunday through Tuesday First Alert Weather Days. The Las Vegas Sun reported that the system will bring wind and a risk of flash flooding along with the rain.

Channel 13 (KTNV) meteorologists say Las Vegas could pick up about an inch of rain by Tuesday. The valley has had 0.99 inches so far in 2026, so the storm could nearly double this year's total.

Record heat first

Until the rain arrives, the October heat continues. Thursday's high of 98 degrees tied the record for the date, and Friday was expected to come close to a record as well, 8 News Now reported. Winds are forecast to pick up Saturday, and heavy rain is possible Sunday.

A National Weather Service meteorologist told the Review-Journal that even with monsoon season over, it is not unusual for tropical systems to reach Southern Nevada in October. Last October, Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond affected the region.

What residents should do

A flood watch means conditions are right for flash flooding. Residents should check the latest forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service in Las Vegas and stay out of flooded roads and washes while it rains.

Sources KTNV · 8 News Now · FOX5 · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Las Vegas Review-Journal 2 · Las Vegas Sun
Photo Thomas Dwyer from Henderson (Las Vegas), Nevada, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

KoreanVegas wrote this article with AI assistance, based on the reports above.