UPDATE JULY 26: The excessive heat warning has now been extended through Saturday in Las Vegas.
13 FIRST ALERT: You think these are hot? Wait until this weekend...
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS NOW BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH THIS SATURDAY!
I've bumped up highs even more! @ 3/5pm! @KTNV pic.twitter.com/hmMg3EEbdU
— Bryan Scofield (@bryanscofield1) July 26, 2018
UPDATE JULY 25: The excessive heat warning has now been extended through Friday in the Las Vegas valley.
13 FIRST ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning now extended through Friday! I wouldn’t be surprised if Saturday is excessive as well. Don’t overdo it! #nvwx #vegasweather @ktnv pic.twitter.com/3B7QHXtFK7
— Bryan Scofield (@bryanscofield1) July 25, 2018
UPDATE 11 PM JULY 24: Most people think of Las Vegas as a city that comes alive at night and some people 13 Action News talked to Monday said that is especially true during extreme temperatures.
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EARLIER STORY: You have probably heard by now, it's going to be really, really hot this week in Las Vegas.
Temperatures are expected to be above 110° for several days in the Southwest. Highs today will reach 108° in Las Vegas.
An Excessive Heat Warning is currently in place from Tuesday through Thursday as temperatures reach 113°, 114°, and 113°, respectively. Overnight lows will only drop to the upper 80s and low 90s this week.
RELATED: Tips for keeping your kids, pets safe during extreme heat
Cooling stations are open around the valley.
@ClarkCountyNV has set up cooling stations/day shelters during this week's excessive #heat warnings. Please share this information. pic.twitter.com/lYi1nYWjrZ
There will be a few thicker clouds on Wednesday and Thursday. The good news is that with drier air in place this week, no storm chances are in the forecast.
RELATED: As temperatures climb, UNLV nutritionist offers hydration tips
The heat will moderate a little next weekend as highs drop closer to average for late July (which is 105°).
When you try to put on a brave face, but you know the heat is gonna kick your butt all week long. pic.twitter.com/hK8aWiROba
— Justin Bruce (@just1nbruce) July 23, 2018
Um, no thank you? pic.twitter.com/jUwYLueTlV
— Justin Bruce (@just1nbruce) July 23, 2018
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