The National Weather Service Las Vegas NV expects hot conditions to continue through the weekend and into early next week due to high pressure over Southern California. "Slightly above normal height anomalies will remain over the region through Saturday," bringing mostly sunny skies and light winds. A "Major (level 3 to 4) HeatRisk possible in desert valley locations in Southern California and Southern Nevada on Monday and Tuesday," according to the National Weather Service.
At Harry Reid, VFR conditions with clear skies are expected. Light southwesterly winds will shift to the northwest and become gusty, reaching 15 to 20 KT through late morning. "This afternoon, another round of gusty southwesterly winds is expected." Temperatures will peak near 109°F. After Tuesday, temperatures may slightly decrease as "heights fall slightly as the ridge potentially interacts with an easterly wave." Winds may become variable, and there is a low chance of rain with uncertain impacts, as mentioned by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has called on spotters to carry out their duties during the ongoing heat. The forecast discussion states, "Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures." These reports help the National Weather Service provide real-time updates to the public.
