UPDATE AT 1:50 P.M. It is officially the hottest day of the year so far, according to 13 Action News Chief Meteorologist Bryan Scofield.
This is now the hottest day of the year at 106 (and climbing)...an Excessive Heat Warning is in play until 8pm for the Las Vegas valley and points east.
Don't overdo it today! @KTNV @nvwx #vegasweather pic.twitter.com/htw21lSqGJ
— Bryan Scofield (@bryanscofield1) June 4, 2018
UPDATE AT NOON: Cooling stations have been opened around the Las Vegas valley (and in Laughlin) for anyone who made need them. It is already above 100 degrees and the temperature is still rising.
COOLING STATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. See attached posters for details. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM https://t.co/b366MiIfXH
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) June 4, 2018
ORIGINAL STORY
Temperatures around the Las Vegas valley are expected to reach 108° today.
Excessive Heat Warning for Las Vegas today. Hydrate, avoid the sun, and take breaks from the heat if you work outside. pic.twitter.com/7A2ti73ruu
— Justin Bruce (@just1nbruce) June 4, 2018
As the result of the high temperatures, an excessive heat warning to be issued for the Las Vegas area.
CLICK HERE FOR TIPS ON HOW TO STAY COOL
welcome to summer. the @NWSVegas has issued an excessive #heat warning from 11am to 8pm. temperatures in las #vegas could hit 106 to 111. @lakemeadnps and n.e. #clarkcounty - 109 to 114. 😓☀️. if spending time outside - be careful. #vegasweather pic.twitter.com/vSKRQlFZHG
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) June 4, 2018
This is the fifth day this year that temperatures will be in the triple digits.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING TODAY for LAS VEGAS 11AM to 8PM. Temps 106-111 possible today. Drink plenty of water. Watch over children, pets, elderly & those that are ill. Heat is the #1 weather killer in Nevada. #heatkills pic.twitter.com/htjilgWXvl
— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) June 4, 2018
