Sam Argier

Las Vegas

Meterologist at KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV)

Chief Meteorologist at @Fox5Vegas, delivering the weather forecast Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Las Vegas hits 90 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport

4 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The spring heat is on across Southern Nevada this week. Wednesday is the hottest day of the stretch, with our first 90° day of 2025 in the forecast this afternoon. If it feels like we’re talking about the 90s a little early this year, you’re not imagining it. High temperatures in the mid-70s are more typical in late March. The average first 90° of the year in Las Vegas is April 15th. The earliest we’ve seen a 90° day in past years was on March 13th, 2007.
Nearby wildfires continue to bring hazy skies into Las Vegas Valley

Sep 6, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Excessive Heat Warning continues through Friday evening, with high temperatures around the Las Vegas Valley in the 104° to 108° range. Some more moisture moves into Southern Nevada this weekend, bringing the chance for pop-up thunderstorms with gusty outflow wind. Along with the heat on Friday, wildfire smoke is bringing hazy skies around Southern Nevada. Several wildfires are burning to our north, bringing moderate air quality around Southern Nevada.
Longest streak without temperatures dropping below 80° in Las Vegas

Aug 14, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - On June 20, 2024 at 6:35 a.m., the temperature was 79° at Reid International Airport. That was the last time the temperature officially dropped below 80° in Las Vegas. Since Las Vegas weather records started in 1937, this is the longest stretch the city has stayed at or above the 80° mark. As of August 14th, we’re now at 55 days in a row without seeing a temperature below 80°.
Monsoon showers, storms move in

Aug 1, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

Coming off the hottest June and July on record in Las Vegas, we’re rolling into August with more heat and humidity. Thunderstorm chances pick up on Friday with hotter weather on the way this weekend. With increasing humidity on Friday, high temperatures will pull back a few degrees. 104° is the forecast high in Las Vegas with an increasing chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorm chances will be lower this weekend with temperatures on the rise.
Thunderstorms picking up Thursday in Las Vegas Valley

Jul 18, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

The monsoon is in full swing with thunderstorms picking up around Southern Nevada this afternoon. Heavy downpours, gusty wind, and lightning will be off and on through sunset tonight. Heavy downpours have prompted a Flash Flood Warning for the East Las Vegas Valley through 4:15 p.m. Heavy downpours around Henderson and the far east valley are bringing flash flooding. Always remember to turn around, don’t drown when it comes to flooded roads.
Over 110-degree weather expected for Fourth of July

Jul 2, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The hottest 4th of July in more than 10 years is on the way. Dry air is locked in place with plenty of sunshine throughout the holiday weekend. We’ll start Independence Day with temperatures in the 80s and 90s Thursday morning. By lunchtime, we’ll be in the triple-digits with a forecast high in Las Vegas at 112° later in the afternoon. This is only a few degrees shy of the July 4th record-high temperature of 115°.
FIRST ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning returns to valley Tuesday

Jun 10, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

We’re locked in a hot and sunny pattern across Southern Nevada. Temperatures push closer to 110° Tuesday and Wednesday as an Excessive Heat Warning takes effect for the Las Vegas Valley. The warning will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday and continues through 9 p.m. Wednesday. Forecast high temperatures around the Las Vegas Valley will be in the 107° to 112° range. Skies will stay sunny with light wind. Tuesday’s forecast high of 108° will be close to the daily record high of 109°.
FIRST ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning Continues Through Friday

Jun 5, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

An Excessive Heat Warning continues through Friday evening for the Las Vegas Valley as we soar above 110° this week. We expect the heat in June, but these temperatures are running 10° to 15° above average for this time of year. Temperatures are noticeably hotter today with a forecast high of 108°. This is close to the daily record-high of 109° for June 5th. Temperatures continue to climb with forecast highs of 111° on Thursday and 110° Friday.
FIRST ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning Begins Wednesday

Jun 4, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

An Excessive Heat Warning takes effect Wednesday morning through Friday evening for the Las Vegas Valley as we soar above 110° this week. We expect the heat in June, but these temperatures are running 10° to 15° above average for this time of year. After some morning clouds, the skies have turned sunny Tuesday afternoon with high temperatures in the low 100s. Temperatures will be noticeably hotter on Wednesday with a forecast high of 109°.
What will the weather be like for EDC Las Vegas 2024?

May 16, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Sam Argier

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - We’re heading into EDC weekend with great weather for the annual festival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The EDC party goes from sunset to sunrise, and festival-goers will be treated to mostly clear skies and comfortable temperatures. Coming off the cancellation of the Lovers & Friends Festival earlier this month in Las Vegas, wind is always top of mind for outdoor festivals in Southern Nevada this time of year.