Las Vegas hits 100 degrees for the first time in 2012

CREATED May. 16, 2012

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 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Las Vegas hit the 100-degree milestone for the first time in 2012 on Wednesday, May 16.

The National Weather Service confirmed the 100 degree temperature at about 5 p.m. Last year, the area did not hit 100 degrees until June 14. 

Las Vegas last saw temperatures hit 100 degrees on September 28 of 2011. 

Thursday's temperature is expected to hit 100 degrees again, with wind picking up significantly in the area.

Chief Meteorologist Bryan Scofield prediscts temperatures will linger in the high 80s to low 90s on Friday and Saturday before climbing again on Sunday and Monday.