Las Vegas highs could hit 113 during extended heat wave

Excessive vigor with precocious temperatures up to 113 are forecast for the Las Vegas portion connected Labor Day, Tuesday and possibly longer, according to the National Weather Service.

Death Valley National Park whitethorn spot highs astir 120.

High temps moving 5-10 degrees supra mean with grounds high’s and precocious minimum temps perchance being tied oregon broken. Official records amusement the latest Las Vegas has deed 110 degrees is Sept. 8 portion the latest Death Valley has deed 120 degrees is Sept. 13. #nvwx #cawx #azwx pic.twitter.com/Pi4eeCsCmE

— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) September 5, 2021

An excessive vigor informing runs from 11 a.m. Monday done 8 p.m. Tuesday and could beryllium extended done Wednesday, said meteorologist Chris Outler.

After reaching 105 astatine McCarran International Airport connected Sunday, the Monday forecast precocious is 107 successful Las Vegas though immoderate parts volition apt spot higher temperatures. Winds volition beryllium 5-7 mph.

Highs connected Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to beryllium 108 with akin upwind conditions.

“The champion happening is to carnivore with the vigor portion it lasts,” Outler said. “Some of the models are kicking it up a spot higher (than 108).”

Limit outdoor exposure

People are advised to debar oregon bounds being extracurricular successful the vigor of the day, to stay hydrated and to usage caution erstwhile moving oregon exercising outside.

Heat conditions were akin successful Las Vegas past Labor Day weekend.

There is nary moisture successful the forecast until a flimsy accidental connected Friday.

Contact Marvin Clemons astatine mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas connected Twitter.