The sun was not visible early Friday because of fires burning all over the West that are filling the Las Vegas sky with unhealthy smoke, haze and ozone.
Marvin Clemons
Former Digital Content Producer
A record-setting heat spell will continue Thursday in the Las Vegas region, according to the National Weather Service.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Death Valley area on Wednesday.
A few thunderstorms are popping up across Las Vegas as the valley continues to suffer from an extended heat wave.
Nearly 2,200 NV Energy customers lost power in the southwest Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday morning.
The extended heat wave will continue through the week, according to the National Weather Service.
The hottest days of an extended heat wave are expected to boost the high temperature to 114 degrees Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Death Valley fell short Monday of the 130 degrees recorded Sunday afternoon.
An excessive heat warning begins Friday with an excessive heat watch for higher elevations in Clark County. Conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday.
Las Vegas residents could experience near-record high temperatures beginning Friday, the National Weather Service says.
Stein Mart, which has three stores in the Las Vegas Valley, says it plans to close most of its 281 stores nationwide.
An excessive heat warning begins Friday for Clark County except higher elevations as well as southern Nye County and northwest Arizona, the National Weather service said.
Gusts to 30 mph might be felt Tuesday afternoon in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
Gradually warming temperatures, clear skies and light breezes are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley through the workweek.
Las Vegas residents can enjoy a “cool” Friday with lighter winds, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.