Southern Nevada residents woke to an unusual sound this morning—rain pattering on rooftops across the valley.

Before sunrise, the city had already broken a 43-year-old precipitation record, with meteorologists reporting 0.05 inches of rainfall and counting.

The early morning downpour has already surpassed the previous May 4 record of 0.03 inches set in 1982. What makes this particularly notable is how quickly the record fell — before most residents even had their morning coffee.

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas forecasts continued shower and thunderstorm activity throughout the day across much of the region. Officials warn that today’s storms could produce gusty outflow winds and moderate rainfall.

Residents are advised to plan accordingly if traveling or participating in outdoor activities. While the rainfall amounts may seem modest by other regions’ standards, even light precipitation can create hazardous conditions on Las Vegas roadways, where oil buildup from extended dry periods can make surfaces slick.

Desert rainfall typically passes quickly, though flash flooding in washes and low-lying areas remains a concern whenever precipitation occurs in the valley.