LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The National Weather Service Las Vegas has posted an Excessive Heat Warning for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. This replaces the Excessive Heat Watch.
⚠️The Excessive Heat Watch has been upgraded to an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING!
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) June 29, 2023
🥵Temperatures are going to take off this weekend leaving little time for acclimation & minimal overnight relief. This will increase the risk of adverse reactions to heat.#NVwx #AZwx #CAwx #VegasWeather https://t.co/AiHsahYBtD pic.twitter.com/p2VnSbsapI
The valley saw temperatures in the high 90s on Thursday, though the temperature is expected to sharply rise past 110° over the course of the weekend. Meteorologists say temperatures will climb 10 degrees above normal on Sunday and Monday, a far cry from the low 90s and high 80s of the past few weeks.
The NWS says the areas that will feel the brunt of the heat include the lower elevations throughout southern Nevada, Arizona, and California, excluding the Great Basin and Arizona Strip.
Individuals are advised to hydrate, wear light clothing, use air conditioning, and avoid outdoor activities for the duration of the watch.
Because of those higher temperatures, Clark County officials said they're activating cooling stations from July 1 through July 3. You can see the full list below.
- Walnut Recreation Center - 3075 N. Walnut Road
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Pearson Community Center - 1625 West Carey Avenue
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Hollywood Recreation Center - 1650 S. Hollywood Boulevard
Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Courtyard Homeless Resource Center - 314 Foremaster Lane
Open 24 hours a day - Cambridge Recreation Center - 3930 Cambridge Street
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Alexander Library - 1755 West Alexander Road
Monday-Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m
Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Whitney Recreation Center - 5712 East Missouri Avenue
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Downtown Recreation Center - 50 East Van Wagenen Road
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.,. to 3 p.m. - Downtown Senior Center - 27 East Texas Avenue
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Officials said that due to extreme heat, the following locations are open in Laughlin.
- American Legion, Richard Springston Post 60 - 1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive
Saturday-Monday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Colorado River Food Bank - 240 Laughlin Civic Drive
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Officials in Henderson added the following locations will be open from Saturday through Monday.
- Downtown Recreation Center
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Downtown Senior Center
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District said multiple branches will also be open as daytime cooling stations. Those hours are Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, they add hours may change depending on the branch.
