UPDATE 2:50 P.M. It has officially hit 112 degrees in Las Vegas.
🤔 Wondering how HOT it is out there?
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 29, 2019
So far it has hit 112°F in #Vegas (official temps taken @LASairport). That makes today the HOTTEST day of the year so far.
We still have 1-2 hours of heating left, so temps could still ⬆️ another degree or two...#BeatTheHeat #VegasWeather
ORIGINAL STORY
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today because highs will approach 113° in parts of Las Vegas. It was 107° on Saturday and 110° on Sunday, so today will be a bit worse than the weekend. Every part of town will be very hot, but the highest readings are expected on the east side of town where the elevation is lowest.
🌡️ Dangerous heat across parts of the Southwest US today. #LasVegas is under an Excessive Heat Warning today as hot temperatures may become unsafe you're if not careful. Hydrate often, limit time outdoors, & NEVER leave pets or kids in the car! #nvwx #azwx #cawx #vegasweather pic.twitter.com/rXFXGVgx2W
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 29, 2019
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Heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible today, especially for those who spend time outside, those without air conditioning, the young, the elderly, and those with health issues.
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Reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or wait until after dark. Wear light weight, light colored, loose clothing and drink plenty of water. Seek shade and take breaks in the air conditioning. Watch your pets and never, ever leave kids in cars, as lethal temperatures can develop in minutes.
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Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible if you're not careful outside when it's this hot. This graphic from the @NWS shows what symptoms to watch for and what actions to take. pic.twitter.com/RHJSL56mTJ
— Justin Bruce (@just1nbruce) July 29, 2019
Temperatures will drop back to the 90s after 10 p.m. and lows will fall to the mid 80s by daybreak on Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday will "only" reach 105°. Humidity is back by midweek and that fuels a few pop-up storms, delivers more clouds, and limits highs to the 90s.
