Heat warning extended to Monday for Las Vegas Valley
The record heat is sticking around for a few more days in the Las Vegas Valley.
An excessive heat warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Monday for elevations below 4,000 feet in Southern Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to reach 110 in Las Vegas and 116 in the Lake Mead/Laughlin/Bullhead City area for Sunday and Monday. The hottest temperatures will occur within the Colorado River Valley and Death Valley National Park in California.
The excessive heat warning, issued earlier this week, was expected to expire tonight but was extended by two days. The Las Vegas Valley set record highs three days in a row this week. Records could be set Sunday and Monday.
COOLING STATIONS
The following locations have been hosting cooling stations this past week:
■ Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
■ Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave., Las Vegas, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
■ Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
■ Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
■ Islamic Society of Nevada, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
■ Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., Henderson, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
■ Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Ave., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
■ Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday only.
The nearest cooling station can be found by calling 2-1-1 from any pay phone or at HelpHopeHome.org.
KEEP YOUR PETS COOL
■ Don't leave pets in a parked car.
■ Keep dogs indoors. Dogs can only sweat through their footpads and cool themselves by panting.
■ If animals must be left out, ensure they have ample water and shade. Take the shifting sun into account.
■ Never exercise your dogs in extreme heat. Dogs will collapse before they quit.
■ If a pet exhibits signs of heat stroke -- vomiting, restlessness, heavy panting, lack of appetite and coordination -- get it into the shade, provide water and apply cold wet towels. Call a veterinarian.
SOURCE: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
