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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When the temperature at the Las Vegas airport reached 117 degrees at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, the valley had its fourth straight day of the high reaching at least 115.
The National Weather Service’s three-level system of watches, advisories and warnings help keep people informed when temperatures climb to dangerous levels.
How hot is hot? The National Weather Service’s heat index uses air temperature, humidity levels to give a more accurate picture.
A motorcyclist died in Death Valley National Park during the heat wave. For some tourists who plan trips in advance, extreme heat is an unfortunate coincidence.
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