The week will start off with a predicted high of 99 degrees on Sunday, slightly below the average high temperature of 103 for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service.
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Clouds will start forming Saturday with a high of 99 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, and Sunday should see partly cloudy skies and a high of 101.
After monitoring weather conditions Tuesday, the National Weather Service has upgraded a fire weather watch for the Las Vegas Valley to a midweek red flag warning, meaning conditions will be ideal for wildfires.
The first day of summer was cooler than average, a trend that should continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday’s high is expected to reach 105 degrees before dipping to 80 degrees in the evening, when gusts will continue to grow stronger overnight into Thursday.
Saturday’s high is expected to reach 102 degrees, followed by a high of 101 on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service
The weather service has issued an excessive heat watch that will go into effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. and will last through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Temperatures will rise steadily over the next few days, weather service meteorologist Barry Pierce said.
