Overview
- The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Southern Nevada from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Sunday.
- Forecasts call for highs near 91°F Tuesday, 95°F Wednesday, 97°F Thursday, 98°F Friday, and 97°F Saturday, with a 10% chance of 100°F Thursday, 50% Friday, and 40% Saturday.
- Las Vegas’ March record of 93°F (2022) is expected to be topped multiple times, and a 100°F reading would be unprecedented for March, with the earliest prior triple-digit day recorded on May 1, 1947.
- Health experts warn early-season heat poses outsized risks for children, older adults, people with chronic conditions, unhoused residents, and visitors from cooler climates.
- Clark County is activating cooling stations but has yet to publish a complete list, and researchers report many vulnerable residents lack awareness and transportation to reach these sites.