Las Vegas Faces Extended Heat Wave as June Begins
100-degree heat returns to Las Vegas as June begins
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Las Vegas is experiencing its longest streak of 100-degree temperatures this week, with highs reaching 101°F today and peaking at 103°F later in the week. This heat wave marks the hottest period since March, driven by a high-pressure system, though no records are expected to be broken.
- 01Las Vegas will experience daily highs of 100 degrees or more through Saturday, with a peak of 103 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.
- 02This heat wave is the longest since a two-week heat dome in March and is not expected to break any records.
- 03The last significant stretch of 100-degree days occurred in August 2022.
- 04Death Valley National Park is forecasted to reach temperatures between 110-112 degrees this week, but no record-breaking heat is anticipated there either.
- 05Las Vegas has not seen measurable rain since February 19, marking over 100 days without significant precipitation.
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As June begins, Las Vegas is set to endure its longest streak of 100-degree temperatures of the year, with highs forecasted to hit 101°F today and 103°F on Wednesday and Thursday. Chris Outler, a senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, noted that this heat wave is the hottest the valley has experienced since March's historic heat dome. While this week will see temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, no heat advisories are expected, and the heat is not anticipated to break any records. The last notable stretch of such high temperatures occurred in August 2022. In Death Valley National Park, temperatures are projected to reach between 110°F and 112°F, without breaking existing records. By Sunday, breezier conditions are expected to bring temperatures back down to the mid-90s. Notably, Las Vegas recorded its first 100-degree day this year on May 8, and has not seen measurable rainfall since February 19, extending a dry spell exceeding 100 days.
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Residents should prepare for extreme heat conditions, especially those without adequate cooling systems.
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