Excessive heat warning continues; cooling stations available
Monday was hot for Las Vegas, but it wasn't a record-breaking day.
The valley was just a degree shy at 110 of its 1939 record-high of 111 degrees for Aug. 17, the National Weather Service said.
Tuesday's weather is expected to be similar with another high of 110. It could get breezy, but it won't provide any noticeable relief, meteorologist Justin Pullin said.
An excessive heat warning was issued Sunday and is set to expire Wednesday night, the weather service said.
Things probably won't improve until Thursday, when a system will brush right through the valley and cool temperatures down to its normal 102-degree weather for this time of year, Pullin said.
Other than avoiding strenuous work outdoors, the weather service recommends drinking water every 15 to 20 minutes, to avoid alcohol and caffeine, to wear light clothes, to eat light meals, and to be alert for signs of heat illnesses.
Clark County also has announced an extension for daytime cooling stations to offer relief for those who have no other place to go. They should stay open at least until Wednesday, the county said said. Some can accommodate pets.
Homeless shelters
Catholic Charities (for men only)
1511 Las Vegas Blvd N.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
702-387-2272
The Salvation Army (for adults)
33 West Owens Ave.
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
702-701-5369
The Shade Tree (for women and children)
1 W. Owens Ave.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
702-385-0072
Other shelters (pets on leashes or carriages allowed)
Walnut Recreation Center
3075 N. Walnut Road
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
702-455-8402
Pearson Community Center
1625 W. Carey Ave.
7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
702-455-1221
Cambridge Recreation Center
3930 Cambridge Street
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
702-455-7169
Hollywood Recreation Center
1650 S. Hollywood Blvd
6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
702-455-0566
Shelters where pets can't be accommodated
Dula Gymnasium
441 East Bonanza Road
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
702-229-6307
Islamic Society of Nevada
4730 E. Desert Inn Road
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
702-433-3431
Veterans Village
1150 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Open 24 hours
702-222-1680
Valley View Recreation Center
500 Harris Street (Henderson)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
702-267-4060
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center
1575 Galleria Drive (Henderson)
6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
702-267-5850
Black Mountain Recreation Center
599 Greenway Road (Henderson)
6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
702-267-4070
Shelters in Laughlin
American Legion
1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive
open 24 hours
702-299-1510
Colorado River Food Bank
240 Laughlin Civic Drive
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
702-298-9220
Review-Journal writer Cassandra Taloma contributed to this report. Contact Ricardo Torres at rtorres@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0381. Find him on Twitter: @rickytwrites.
