‘Dangerously hot conditions’ returning to Las Vegas Valley
The scorching temperatures that set records in the Las Vegas Valley this summer are not done yet.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning Tuesday covering all of Clark County. The warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Friday.
The weather service says it expects “dangerously hot conditions for early September,” including high temperatures of 106 degrees all three days of the warning.
Clark County and community partners are opening cooling stations for the public during daytime hours on those days. A list of confirmed sites, including community centers and libraries, are now available and posted online at www.HelpHopeHome.org
The cooling centers are open to people experiencing homelessness and others in the community in need of cool, indoor spaces for respite from the heat. More information on heat safety tips can be found at:www.snhd.info/BeatTheHeatSNV
In addition to Clark County, the warning covers southern Nye County, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Death Valley National Park and portions of California and northwest Arizona, including Bullhead City and Kingman.
The weather service advises people to take precautions during the excessive heat, including:
— Drink plenty of fluids.
— Don’t leave children and pets in unattended vehicles.
— Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
— Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening hours.
Contact Paul Pearson at ppearson@reviewjournal.com.