The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Death Valley National Park, Clark County, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area as temperatures rise above normal in Las Vegas. The highest temperatures are expected today. People are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, as reported by the National Weather Service.
A heat wave is expected to ease later this week as monsoonal moisture moves in, bringing chances of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, the pattern will begin in Mohave County on Wednesday and may extend to the Las Vegas area by the end of the week. Wildfire smoke continues to cause hazy conditions, but some clearing is possible. The aviation forecast reports light winds, continued smoke above ground level, and isolated storms near the Peach Springs corridor. Ground temperatures may reach up to 112 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Nevada Fire Zone 461 on Tuesday due to expected strong winds and low humidity between 7% and 14%. Conditions may improve slightly by midweek as humidity increases. Spotters are asked to report any significant weather events.
