Haze stays, Las Vegas dry spell hits 154 days as fall begins
The hot summer officially ends Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. with the autumnal equinox, but Las Vegas might have another heat record for 2020 before the week ends.
The year has seen 95 days of the high temperature reaching 100 degrees, putting it in a four-way tie for hitting such heat levels. One more reading of 100 would give 2020 the No. 2 ranking by itself.
In 1947, McCarran International Airport had 100 days of 100 or higher.
“We will be within a degree or two several days this week and with the pattern, it’s certainly possible to have a few more 100-degree days,” weather service meteorologist Jenn Varian said.
The high Tuesday is forecast to be near 99, with the same on Wednesday and a 100 forecast for Thursday.
Smoky skies, no measurable rain
Wildfire smoke and haze will be in the Las Vegas sky much of Tuesday, and winds will be light.
A smoke advisory remains in place through Thursday. Residents with respiratory issues are advised to limit their time outdoors.
While it rained in Henderson on Monday afternoon, McCarran recorded just a trace. That extended the record dry spell to 154 consecutive days without measurable rain at the official measuring site.
About a quarter inch of rain was measured in the Anthem area by 8:30 p.m., meteorologist Kate Guillet said. Heavy winds also were reported in some areas, including near St. Rose Parkway and Eastern Avenue.
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