Heat-related fatalities have jumped since 2010, increasing more than fivefold. Many were homeless, Clark County data showed and meth use contributed to deaths in 2021.
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Wind gusts around 30 mph are forecast for Thursday and into the weekend. A smoke advisory has been issued because of fireworks.
Late June highs around 105 are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.
Seasonable temperatures, sunshine and some gusty afternoon winds are expected Friday in the Las Vegas Valley.
A few light showers fell on parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday. The monsoon season for the valley officially started June 15.
When air temperatures hit a record high of 109 degrees on June 10, NASA’s ECOSTRESS instrument captured even higher temperatures for street surfaces.
Everyone in Vegas seems to have a wind story this year. Maybe it’s a gust knocking down an unsuspecting pedestrian, a set of patio furniture ending up in a neighbor’s yard or dust covering your car.
Wind gusts to 45 mph were recorded near Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains on Saturday afternoon, and winds were causing troubles in other parts of the Las Vegas Valley.
A Pacific cold front moving through the Las Vegas Valley before the weekend will bring powerful winds and cooler temperatures, says the National Weather Service.
Prepare for two hot days with plenty of wind in Las Vegas before a cooler weekend, says the National Weather Service.