The first day of summer was cooler than average, a trend that should continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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Wednesday’s high is expected to reach 105 degrees before dipping to 80 degrees in the evening, when gusts will continue to grow stronger overnight into Thursday.
There’s a slight chance of rain in the Las Vegas Valley on Monday, but otherwise this week promises warm and sunny weather.
A high of 102 is expected Saturday and there are no chances for rain, meteorologist Alex Boothe said.
Saturday’s high is expected to reach 102 degrees, followed by a high of 101 on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service
An excessive heat warning is in effect across much of Southern Nevada through Wednesday night, prompting authorities to advise people to limit time spent outdoors at the hottest times of the day.
The weather service has issued an excessive heat watch that will go into effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. and will last through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Saturday will see a high of 94 degrees with winds around 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
Las Vegas Valley residents can expect a warm weekend with even hotter temperatures to follow, according to the National Weather Service.
With no rain in the forecast, the Las Vegas Valley will see three-digit temperatures this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The first triple-digit high of the year in the Las Vegas Valley is quickly approaching, but temperatures are expected to drop after the valley hits 100 degrees.
Temperatures will rise steadily over the next few days, weather service meteorologist Barry Pierce said.
Temperatures will continue to warm up, reaching the high 90s next week, according to the National Weather Service.
The month of May turned out to be the wettest May in more than three decades, the National Weather Service said. But June is getting off to a warmer, drier start this weekend.
The Las Vegas Valley has about a week left before high temperatures are expected to top the 100-degree mark, according to the National Weather Service.
