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Excessive heat warning for Las Vegas extended until Monday evening

Updated August 29, 2021 - 6:50 am

A few more days of excessive heat are in store for the Las Vegas region before some moisture could arrive, according to the National Weather Service.

An excessivee heat warning has been extended a day to run through 8 p.m. Monday.

The Sunday forecast high is 109 at McCarran International Airport with a sunny sky and winds below 10 mph. The Saturday high was 108.

Clark County cooling shelters will be open at most locations Sunday.

After an overnight low around 84, the Monday high is expected to be near 108.

The Tuesday high is forecast to drop to near 103, just a few degrees above normal.

Monsoon moisture from Hurricane Nora near Baja California enters the forecast on Wednesday when a high of 93 is predicted.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.

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