Weather Alerts for Las Vegas NVIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH |
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| LAS VEGAS NV | ||
Areas Affected: Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Las Vegas Valley - Northeast Clark County - Southern Clark County - Western Clark and Southern Nye County |
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| Effective: Thu, 6/21 11:00am | Updated: Mon, 6/18 9:20pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Fri, 6/22 8:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued an Excessive Heat Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * TEMPERATURE...Temperatures will increase during the week with readings 6 to 8 degrees above normal by Wednesday. However, the hottest days are expected to be Thursday and Friday with the Las Vegas Valley and Pahrump...potentially reaching 110 to 115 degrees...115 to 120 along the Colorado River Valley, and 120 to 125 degrees in Death Valley. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke will be possible. People most vulnerable include those who are spending lots of time outdoors...those who do not have air conditioning...young children...the elderly...and those with chronic ailments. Information: An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The hot temperatures will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors. |
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