News Summary
Gusty winds and severe weather conditions caused temporary stage closures at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas. Safety concerns led to shutdowns of the BionicJungle, CircuitGrounds, and QuantumValley stages, while a wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service. Despite the challenges of high wind speeds and rain, festival organizers prioritized attendee safety as they navigated the unpredictable weather.
Las Vegas, NV – Gusty winds on Saturday night led to the temporary closure of multiple stages at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the United States, held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The decision to shut down sections of the festival was announced around 8:45 p.m. at the BionicJungle stage due to safety concerns. Attendees were instructed to leave this venue promptly as strong winds posed a potential risk. In addition to the BionicJungle, both the CircuitGrounds stage, which is among the festival’s biggest, and the QuantumValley stage were also closed briefly, along with all rides at the event.
Both the CircuitGrounds and QuantumValley stages were allowed to reopen by approximately 10:45 p.m., just before rain began to fall in the area. Earlier in the evening, a post on social media from Brownies & Lemonade confirmed the stage shutdowns were due to the severe weather conditions.
Weather Conditions and Alerts
The National Weather Service had issued a wind advisory for Southern Nevada starting at 11 a.m. that was set to last until about 11 p.m.. During this time, wind speeds in the Las Vegas Valley ranged between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts exceeding 40 mph. The strong winds also led to dust and reduced visibility issues throughout the area. Rain showers were first reported moving into Las Vegas around 8 p.m..
Historical Context and Previous Incidents
Similar conditions have prompted stage closures in past years, including incidents related to high winds during EDC in 2019 and 2012. This year, the temperature at the Las Vegas Valley was approaching triple digits, remaining in the high 90s prior to the inclement weather.
Ongoing Challenges
In addition to the stage closures, local authorities reported searching for a missing man in water due to the continuing record rainfall affecting Southern Nevada. The month of May 2025 has seen an unprecedented amount of rainfall in the Las Vegas Valley, with 1.44 inches recorded at Harry Reid International Airport. In response to the weather, a flood advisory was issued as rain continued to approach Southern Nevada in the evening hours.
Forecasts indicated that strong winds would persist, potentially bringing thunderstorms along with expected rainfall between 0.1 to 0.25 inches in various areas.
Despite the weather-related challenges faced during this year’s EDC, festival organizers and attendees remained cautious, prioritizing safety. The ongoing weather conditions in Southern Nevada serve as a reminder of the region’s unpredictable climate, particularly during the early summer months.
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Additional Resources
- Las Vegas Review-Journal: EDC Weather Problems
- Fox5 Vegas: EDC Weather Forecast 2024
- KTNV: EDC Weather Expectations
- 8 News Now: Las Vegas May Weather
- Weather.com: Las Vegas 10-Day Forecast
- Wikipedia: Weather in Las Vegas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
- Google Search: Las Vegas Weather
- Google News: Las Vegas EDC Weather
- Google Scholar: Weather Disruptions EDC
