Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Kingman, AZ
May 7, 2024 12:17 PM MST (19:17 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 5:36 AM Sunset 7:28 PM Moonrise 5:09 AM Moonset 7:25 PM |
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1025 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024
SYNOPSIS
Gusty northwesterly winds are expected across the southern Great Basin region today. These winds will push south and funnel down the Colorado River Valley overnight, continuing to gust through Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will return to normal today, just in time to be knocked down a few degrees on Wednesday.
Beyond Wednesday we will see temperatures warm up through the end of the week, with the warming trend continuing into the weekend.
UPDATE
Gusty north-northwest winds expected this afternoon, with greatest speeds expected across the southern Great Basin, where speeds will range from 20 to 30 mph. Temperatures today will hover within a few degrees of seasonal averages. No changes were made to the forecast this morning, as it looks to be in good shape.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION
315 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024/
SHORT TERM
Today through Friday.
A shortwave trough embedded in the northwesterly flow aloft will begin to approach the region today. This will result in a tightened north-south oriented surface pressure gradient, causing northerly winds to pick up across the southern Great Basin today.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph across the southern Great Basin this afternoon with locally higher gusts will be possible in areas of higher terrain. This system will push into our forecast area during the overnight period before settling over the area on Wednesday and Thursday. Gusty northerly winds will increase as they push south with this system during the overnight period, with widespread 40+ mph wind gusts expected for portions of the region. As such, a Wind Advisory has been issued for southern Clark County, the Colorado River Valley, Mojave National Preserve, and Cadiz Basin from 06Z Wednesday to 00Z Thursday. These northerly winds will make for hazardous boating conditions with 2 to 3 foot waves on area lakes, difficulty driving conditions along east-west oriented roadways due to strong crosswinds, and instances of blowing dust and sand resulting in reduced visibility. Travelers should make sure to exercise caution when driving within the areas under a Wind Advisory on Wednesday. 25 to 35 mph northerly wind gusts will linger down the Colorado River Valley on Thursday with isolated 40+ mph wind gusts possible in the Laughlin / Bullhead City area. Breezy northerly afternoon winds will continue through Friday as the shortwave develops into a cut-off low and remains positioned directly overhead.
Outside of the winds, dry conditions will persist through the end of the week, continuing into the weekend. Temperatures will return to normal today before being knocked down 5 to 10 degrees on Wednesday as the aforementioned shortwave pushes into the area. This cooldown will be brief as temperatures will quickly rebound on Thursday and Friday.
LONG TERM
Saturday through next Tuesday
Temperatures will rise over the weekend and into early next week as high pressure builds over the West Coast. Afternoon highs venture into above average territory by Saturday, which for Las Vegas means highs in the 90s. HeatRisk indicates widespread a Minor risk for heat related impacts across the valleys on Sunday, along with a Moderate risk for impacts in Death Valley and areas along the Colorado River. This level of heat that affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Plan ahead for heat this weekend, especially if spending time outdoors.
AVIATION
For Harry Reid...Light and variable winds early this morning will turn to the north by mid-morning. Occasional gusts to 20kts are possible late morning, followed by a period of lighter northerly winds during the afternoon. Winds will increase out of the north after 00Z once again, with gusts of 30kts developing by late evening. Guidance shows a greater than 70% chance of winds turning 010-040 overnight, but they should turn back to 330-360 by sunrise Wednesday morning. VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period with only FEW to SCT clouds AOA 20kft AGL expected through this evening, followed by clear skies overnight.
For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...Las Vegas area TAF site will follow similar trends to KLAS, except winds at KVGT are expected to remain more northerly overnight. KBIH will see northerly winds through the TAF period, with gusts above 25kts developing by early afternoon and further increasing to 30kts tonight. KDAG will see westerly winds through the TAF period, with gusty winds to 30kts continuing into this evening before decreasing to less than 15kts. TAF sites in the CRV will follow typical diurnal trends into this afternoon, followed by gusty northerly winds developing overnight. VFR conditions will prevail at all sites through the TAF period, with only FEW-SCT clouds AOA 20kft AGL expected.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1025 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024
SYNOPSIS
Gusty northwesterly winds are expected across the southern Great Basin region today. These winds will push south and funnel down the Colorado River Valley overnight, continuing to gust through Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will return to normal today, just in time to be knocked down a few degrees on Wednesday.
Beyond Wednesday we will see temperatures warm up through the end of the week, with the warming trend continuing into the weekend.
UPDATE
Gusty north-northwest winds expected this afternoon, with greatest speeds expected across the southern Great Basin, where speeds will range from 20 to 30 mph. Temperatures today will hover within a few degrees of seasonal averages. No changes were made to the forecast this morning, as it looks to be in good shape.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION
315 AM PDT Tue May 7 2024/
SHORT TERM
Today through Friday.
A shortwave trough embedded in the northwesterly flow aloft will begin to approach the region today. This will result in a tightened north-south oriented surface pressure gradient, causing northerly winds to pick up across the southern Great Basin today.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph across the southern Great Basin this afternoon with locally higher gusts will be possible in areas of higher terrain. This system will push into our forecast area during the overnight period before settling over the area on Wednesday and Thursday. Gusty northerly winds will increase as they push south with this system during the overnight period, with widespread 40+ mph wind gusts expected for portions of the region. As such, a Wind Advisory has been issued for southern Clark County, the Colorado River Valley, Mojave National Preserve, and Cadiz Basin from 06Z Wednesday to 00Z Thursday. These northerly winds will make for hazardous boating conditions with 2 to 3 foot waves on area lakes, difficulty driving conditions along east-west oriented roadways due to strong crosswinds, and instances of blowing dust and sand resulting in reduced visibility. Travelers should make sure to exercise caution when driving within the areas under a Wind Advisory on Wednesday. 25 to 35 mph northerly wind gusts will linger down the Colorado River Valley on Thursday with isolated 40+ mph wind gusts possible in the Laughlin / Bullhead City area. Breezy northerly afternoon winds will continue through Friday as the shortwave develops into a cut-off low and remains positioned directly overhead.
Outside of the winds, dry conditions will persist through the end of the week, continuing into the weekend. Temperatures will return to normal today before being knocked down 5 to 10 degrees on Wednesday as the aforementioned shortwave pushes into the area. This cooldown will be brief as temperatures will quickly rebound on Thursday and Friday.
LONG TERM
Saturday through next Tuesday
Temperatures will rise over the weekend and into early next week as high pressure builds over the West Coast. Afternoon highs venture into above average territory by Saturday, which for Las Vegas means highs in the 90s. HeatRisk indicates widespread a Minor risk for heat related impacts across the valleys on Sunday, along with a Moderate risk for impacts in Death Valley and areas along the Colorado River. This level of heat that affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Plan ahead for heat this weekend, especially if spending time outdoors.
AVIATION
For Harry Reid...Light and variable winds early this morning will turn to the north by mid-morning. Occasional gusts to 20kts are possible late morning, followed by a period of lighter northerly winds during the afternoon. Winds will increase out of the north after 00Z once again, with gusts of 30kts developing by late evening. Guidance shows a greater than 70% chance of winds turning 010-040 overnight, but they should turn back to 330-360 by sunrise Wednesday morning. VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period with only FEW to SCT clouds AOA 20kft AGL expected through this evening, followed by clear skies overnight.
For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...Las Vegas area TAF site will follow similar trends to KLAS, except winds at KVGT are expected to remain more northerly overnight. KBIH will see northerly winds through the TAF period, with gusts above 25kts developing by early afternoon and further increasing to 30kts tonight. KDAG will see westerly winds through the TAF period, with gusty winds to 30kts continuing into this evening before decreasing to less than 15kts. TAF sites in the CRV will follow typical diurnal trends into this afternoon, followed by gusty northerly winds developing overnight. VFR conditions will prevail at all sites through the TAF period, with only FEW-SCT clouds AOA 20kft AGL expected.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures.
| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KIGM KINGMAN,AZ | 5 sm | 26 min | WSW 18G28 | 10 sm | Clear | 75°F | 18°F | 11% | 29.88 |
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