Las Vegas Valley sees another round of evening thunderstorms
Parts of the Las Vegas Valley saw a third straight evening of thunderstorms Tuesday as monsoonal weather conditions persist in the region.
The monsoonal weather pattern was nearly identical to one that triggered lightning, thunder and brief downpours throughout downtown Las Vegas late Monday.
Rain is less likely Wednesday, with less than a 10 percent chance of precipitation.
Heat continues
While not as hot as the record temperatures seen last week, Las Vegas was forecast to reach a high of 109 degrees on Tuesday, with a low of around 88. Death Valley was expected to reach 125.
Las Vegas highs in the coming days will be at about 107 with overnight lows at 85.
The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross has shared the following reminders during times of excessive heat:
— Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
— Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat, and take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.
— Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, spend much of their time alone or are more likely to be affected by the heat.
— Check on animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
Cooling stations open
Daytime cooling stations will be open through Monday. They include:
Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road (south of East Cheyenne Avenue), Las Vegas; 702-455-8402, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Ave. (west of North Martin Luther King Boulevard), Las Vegas; 702-455-1220; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Downtown Recreation Center, 105 W. Basic Road (east of Pacific Avenue), Henderson; 702-267-4040; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Catholic Charities, 1511 Las Vegas Blvd. North (near Foremaster Lane), Las Vegas; 702-385-2662; noon-3 p.m. daily
Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. (north of American Beauty Avenue), Las Vegas; 702-455-0566; 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St. (north of East Flamingo Road), Las Vegas; 702-455-7169; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave., (south of Tropicana Avenue and west of Boulder Highway), Las Vegas; 702-455-7576; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Downtown Senior Center (age 50+), 27 E. Texas Ave. (near East Army Street), Henderson; 702-267-4150; noon-3 p.m.
Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. North (enter at 310 Foremaster Lane), Las Vegas; 702-229-6117; 24 hours all days.
American Legion Richard Springston Post 60, 1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive, Laughlin; 702-299-1510; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on days with temperatures more than 112 degrees. An outside cooling area will be open for pets on a leash or in a carrier, but no pets will be allowed inside the building.
Colorado River Food Bank, 240 Laughlin Civic Drive, Laughlin, 89029; 702-298-9220; 8 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Senior Center of Boulder City offers an air-conditioned place for older residents, 813 Arizona St.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Contact Mathew Miranda at mmiranda@reviewjournal.com. Follow mathewjmiranda on Twitter. Review-Journal Digital Content Producer Marvin Clemons contributed to this report.
