Multiple rounds of rain — some moderate to heavy — are expected across the Las Vegas Valley Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Showers which are forecast to develop in the early morning hours Saturday are expected to intensify later in the day, with thunderstorms possible. Heavier bursts of rain may occur in the afternoon and evening, the weather service said.

The NWS’ Excessive Rainfall Outlook places Southern Nevada under a slight risk for flooding on Saturday, with possible impacts including ponding on roads, rockslides and an increased number of traffic accidents.

In a social media post Friday, the NWS Las Vegas office warned that low-lying areas and normally dry washes may see water flowing quickly as rainfall increases. Roads could become slick, and drivers are u

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