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Las Vegas finally breaks its streak of 214 dry days — with 0.01 inches of rain

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The last time precipitation fell over the valley was seven months ago , on July 13, 2024 .

This is only the second time in 88 years that Las Vegas has experienced 200 days or more without rain.

This winter has been unusually warm and dry for the region.

Almost all of southern Nevada is currently in the grips of "extreme" drought.

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