Wind gusts near 30 mph could pose some issues for Formula One drivers at the Strip.
Las Vegas Weather
Power customers residing in and around Mount Charleston may encounter a suspension of electricity Friday night into Saturday afternoon, according to NV Energy.
A Saturday high of 73 is forecast by the National Weather Service, but with the race at 10 p.m., temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s. There is a slight chance of rain.
Sin City is reeling from a record summer, with extreme heat killing more of its residents than ever before.
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Las Vegas reached 115 degrees or higher for seven consecutive days and 10 days at 110 or hotter.
Some problems on the road are caused by the heat, but people also need to service their vehicles, a supervisor with NDOT’S Freeway Service Patrol says.
Thursday marked the ninth straight day of highs reaching 110 or higher, as well as six straight days of new daily high records. Rain may arrive on the weekend.
Rep. Dina Titus, whose bill is supported by the city of Las Vegas, said extreme heat kills more people each year than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
“It’s still pretty warm through Friday,” meteorologist Brian Planz said. “We can add to the five-day streak for a day or two.”
The Neon Museum has announced that it will be closing during the day because of extreme heat, with temperatures needing to fall below a certain threshold before it will open.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily suspending its “Walk-In Wednesdays” services at several DMV locations across the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas sweltered through its fifth straight day of highs above 115 on Wednesday. The valley saw 118, marking the first time the Las Vegas airport had two straight days at 118.
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With a heat dome barely moving, a high of 119 is forecast for Wednesday as record heat scorches the entire West.
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Wind gusts near 30 mph could pose some issues for Formula One drivers at the Strip.
Power customers residing in and around Mount Charleston may encounter a suspension of electricity Friday night into Saturday afternoon, according to NV Energy.
A Saturday high of 73 is forecast by the National Weather Service, but with the race at 10 p.m., temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s. There is a slight chance of rain.
Sin City is reeling from a record summer, with extreme heat killing more of its residents than ever before.
