Las Vegas Valley could see record-high temps in 80s

Highs in the Las Vegas Valley could reach record levels through the weekend, the National Weather Service said.

Wednesday’s record-breaking 88-degree high surpassed the 2013 record by 1 degree.

The forecast high of 85 degrees Thursday will be followed by an 86-degree high on Friday.

Skies will be mostly sunny Thursday, with increasing clouds moving in Thursday evening, meteorologist Reid Wolcott said.

Low temperatures through the week will hover in the low 60s, the weather service said.

A storm may threaten the valley next week, knocking highs back to normal temperatures in the 70s.

The next shot of rain is expected Tuesday or Wednesday next week, Wolcott said.

“Despite what alarmists say, this is not the beginning of summer,” meteorologist Clay Morgan said.

Review-Journal reporter Rio Lacanlale contributed to this story. Contact Rachel Hershkovitz at rhershkovitz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @rzhershkovitz on Twitter.