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Hot, rising Las Vegas temperatures forecast for holiday weekend

Start at 102 degrees and add a degree or two each day. That’s the July 4 weekend temperature formula for the Las Vegas Valley.

The Friday forecast high is 102 with southwest winds of 6-11 mph in the morning, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.

The overnight low will be about 78 with similar wind conditions.

The holiday high is expected to be around 106 with winds of 5-11 mph.

Sunday’s high will be near 107, the weather service says.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com or 702-863-4285. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.

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