NWS Extends Las Vegas Heat Warning a 4th Time to Monday as Highs Hover Near 110
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Updated · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Aug 9
NWS Extends Las Vegas Heat Warning a 4th Time to Monday as Highs Hover Near 110
3 articles · Updated · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Aug 9
Summary
8 p.m. Monday is the new expiration for Las Vegas’ extreme heat warning after the National Weather Service extended it for a fourth time.
110-degree highs persisted through Sunday, about 5 degrees above the early-August average, though forecasters expect temperatures to dip below 100 by midweek.
20% rain chances returned with monsoonal moisture, with most storms expected over surrounding mountains; the NWS also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Henderson until 3 p.m.
Clark County activated cooling stations across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson through Tuesday, opening community centers, libraries and other buildings to anyone needing relief.