High of 103 expected Tuesday as heat ramps up
Temperatures will rise to the low 100s across the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday as a week of warming conditions continues.
After a high of 99 on Monday, the forecast high is 103 with light and variable winds. The overnight low will be near 80, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday’s high should be 105 with light winds.
A high of 107 is forecast Thursday with winds gaining strength to around 20 mph.
A low-pressure system off the Pacific Coast should move through the region Friday or Saturday, dropping the highs Saturday to the low 90s.
Excessive heat warning
An excessive heat warning is in place from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Thursday for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Upper Colorado Colorado River Valley area from Overton south to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, to Needles and San Bernardino, California, as well as Death Valley.
Temperatures will reach 115 to 120 degrees at Death Valley National Park.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.