UPDATE 12:49 P.M. JULY 12: 13 Action News Reporter Kelsey McFarland is reporting triple digits across the board.
12:40 p.m. update: doesn't look like we'll have much of a problem reaching that 113° mark today🥵 pic.twitter.com/t1y6sMJ5zG
— Kelsey McFarland (@KelseyMarie_TV) July 12, 2020
UPDATE 8 A.M. JULY 12: Another day of excessive heat for the Las Vegas area. 13 Action News Reporter Kelsey McFarland reports the valley was just one degree shy of tying the record for all-time warmest low in Las Vegas Sunday morning. Officials are reminding the public that today is not a good day for hiking, and to watch over the most vulnerable to the extreme heat - such as kids, pets, elderly and those that are ill or have medical issues.
Close, but no cigar. 1° shy of tying the record for all-time warmest low in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/qGNFmoRnVu
— Kelsey McFarland (@KelseyMarie_TV) July 12, 2020
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING today for @CityOfLasVegas, high could reach 114 in some places. Not a good day for hiking in afternoon, extreme UV today-protect skin. Watch over kids,pets,elderly & those that are ill or have medical issues. Heat is a killer - take precautions! #HeatKills pic.twitter.com/bCsJ0LXOIj
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) July 12, 2020
ORIGINAL STORY
An excessive heat warning is in effect for Southern Nevada starting on Saturday and lasting through Monday.
The warning starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and runs until 8 p.m. Monday, July 11-13.
DANGEROUS heat this weekend🌡️ Sunday could be the hottest day Las Vegas has seen since July 2018. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/SLz7qFIbX4
— Kelsey McFarland (@KelseyMarie_TV) July 11, 2020
The National Weather Service Las Vegas says the Las Vegas-area can expect temperatures to reach 110 degrees and above across the region.
🌡️HEAT is on🌡️. Dangerous Heat will continue through Monday. Limit your time outside, Plan outdoor activities to the early hours of the day, Drink plenty of water and keep extra on hand, and wear light colored and loose fitting clothes. #azwx #cazwx #nvwx pic.twitter.com/UFFZMtmzQE
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 11, 2020
Through the weekend, Southern Nevada will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with a little of added moisture in the air.
South to southwest winds are also expected each afternoon with gusts generally in the 20-30 mph range.
High temperatures are in the forecast to be around 106 degrees later in the week.
Clark County is offering a limited number of cooling stations during the Excessive Heat Warning in the valley.
Representatives with Clark County say the heat is reaching dangerous levels over the weekend.
With the #ExcessiveHeatWarning for Las #Vegas and #ClarkCounty, a limited number of cooling stations are being opened for those who need them. Precautions are being taken in response to #COVID19. #VegasWeather pic.twitter.com/i9YwOlz7Df
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) July 11, 2020
The Salvation Army Southern Nevada is reopening its day shelter and cooling station beginning July 13.
Additionally, with the extreme heat in Southern Nevada, 13 Action News shared a few tips on taking care of yourself and your vehicle during the summer.
