Dangerous heat arrives in Las Vegas for at least 3 days
Temperatures will reach dangerous levels across the Las Vegas region starting Wednesday and going through Friday, the National Weather Service said.
After a high of 100 at McCarran International Airport on Tuesday, it is expected to reach 106 on Wednesday.
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— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) May 27, 2020
An excessive heat warning begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday and continues through 8 p.m. Friday. It covers Southern Nevada, southeast California and northwest Arizona.
Skies will be clear with winds of 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. The overnight low will be around 79.
Thursday’s high is expected to be 108, which would be a degree short of the May 28 record set in 2003.
The forecast high for Friday is 107. The record for that date is 108, set in 1984.
Winds should kick up Saturday and Sunday, moderating the high temperatures to around 100 to 102, weather service meteorologist Barry Pierce said.
Cooling stations open
Clark County will operate cooling stations through Friday at these locations:
— Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. North, (enter at 310 Foremaster Lane) 24 hours a day.
— SHARE Village Las Vegas, 501 N. 21st St. (north of Fremont Street), 10 a.m. to noon, hydration only.
— Downtown Recreation Center, 105. W. Basic Road (east of Pacific Avenue), Henderson, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— The Salvation Army-Mesquite, 742 Pioneer Blvd. (west of Grapevine Road), Suite D, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The excessive heat significantly increases the potential for heat-related illnesses, especially for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
If possible, people should stay indoors in rooms with air conditioning during the hottest part of the day.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.
