Visitors brave the hot weather with umbrellas and cold drinks on Las Vegas Boulevard on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, Monday, July 3, 2023. (KM Cannon/Las Vegas Review Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Las Vegas from Tuesday through Sunday.
Here are the expected maximum temperatures for the week according to the Harry Reed International Weather Service.
- 108 degrees on Tuesday.
- 108 degrees on Wednesday.
- 109 degrees on Thursday.
- 111 degrees on Friday.
- 113 degrees on Saturday.
This week’s low is expected to be in the low to mid-80s.
The Bureau of Meteorology is urging people to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and protective clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the day while the warning is in effect.
This excessive heat monitor has been upgraded to an excessive heat warning.
⏰ Tuesday – next Sunday
📍 [Lakes] Lake Mead, Lake Mojave, Lake Havasu
📍 [[Arizona] Southern Mojave County
📍 [California] Western and Southern San Bernardino County#NvWx #CaWx #AzWx https://t.co/J64scBUCib— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 9, 2023
Red flag warning in progress
The Las Vegas Valley and northwestern Arizona have red flag warnings on Sunday and Monday, meaning there are weather conditions that could lead to extreme fire behavior.
Gusts of wind averaging 20 to 25 mph and 35 to 40 mph are expected in Las Vegas, and low humidity conditions could spread fires quickly.
The Bureau of Meteorology strongly discourages outdoor bonfires.
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