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An Excessive Heat Warning continues through Friday evening for the Las Vegas Valley as we soar above 110° this week. We expect the heat in June, but these temperatures are running 10° to 15° above average for this time of year.
We're locked in a hot and sunny pattern across Southern Nevada. Temperatures push closer to 110° Tuesday and Wednesday as an Excessive Heat Warning takes effect for the Las Vegas Valley.
FOX5's weather team explains the heat Las Vegas Valley residents could expect for Independence Day.
More clouds are rolling in for Thursday with the slight chance of a pop-up shower or thunderstorm.
By: Sam Argier
Since Las Vegas weather records started in 1937, this is the longest stretch the city has stayed at or above the 80° mark. As of August 14th, we're now at 55 days in a row without seeing a temperature below 80°. This smashes the prior record of 33 days in 2020 when the temperature did not drop below 80° between July 4th and August 5th.
The coolest weather we’ve felt in more than two months is on the way this weekend. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s with gusty wind on Saturday.
The Excessive Heat Warning continues through Friday evening, with high temperatures around the Las Vegas Valley in the 104° to 108° range. Some more moisture moves into Southern Nevada this weekend, bringing the chance for pop-up thunderstorms with gusty outflow wind.
By: Sam Argier
Along with the heat on Friday, wildfire smoke is bringing hazy skies around Southern Nevada. Several wildfires are burning to our north, bringing moderate air quality around Southern Nevada. The closest fire to Las Vegas is the Broom Canyon Fire burning in Northern Nye County. Air quality is in the moderate category.
After record-breaking high temperatures this weekend, we’re keeping the heat as we roll into October this week.
After the coldest start this season in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, we’ll keep the cool air with more clouds moving in for Wednesday. Slight shower chances are back in the forecast for Thursday.
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