The National Weather Service forecasts a Saturday high of 111. If reached, it would be the 11th straight day of 110 degrees or more. The record is 10 days.
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Las Vegas reached 115 degrees or higher for seven consecutive days and 10 days at 110 or hotter.
Some problems on the road are caused by the heat, but people also need to service their vehicles, a supervisor with NDOT’S Freeway Service Patrol says.
Thursday marked the ninth straight day of highs reaching 110 or higher, as well as six straight days of new daily high records. Rain may arrive on the weekend.
Rep. Dina Titus, whose bill is supported by the city of Las Vegas, said extreme heat kills more people each year than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
“It’s still pretty warm through Friday,” meteorologist Brian Planz said. “We can add to the five-day streak for a day or two.”
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Las Vegas sweltered through its fifth straight day of highs above 115 on Wednesday. The valley saw 118, marking the first time the Las Vegas airport had two straight days at 118.
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With a heat dome barely moving, a high of 119 is forecast for Wednesday as record heat scorches the entire West.
When the temperature at the Las Vegas airport reached 117 degrees at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, the valley had its fourth straight day of the high reaching at least 115.
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The National Weather Service forecasts a Saturday high of 111. If reached, it would be the 11th straight day of 110 degrees or more. The record is 10 days.
Las Vegas reached 115 degrees or higher for seven consecutive days and 10 days at 110 or hotter.
Some problems on the road are caused by the heat, but people also need to service their vehicles, a supervisor with NDOT’S Freeway Service Patrol says.
“It’s still pretty warm through Friday,” meteorologist Brian Planz said. “We can add to the five-day streak for a day or two.”