Las Vegas woke up under clear, bone-dry skies on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the heat wasted no time getting to work. The valley is on track for a high near 103°F this afternoon, with only limited overnight relief on tap. Lows are expected to linger in the mid-to-upper 70s, so evenings will stay warm, especially tough on anyone without air conditioning. Gusty south winds this afternoon could nudge temperatures a bit higher and will keep fire danger elevated across parts of the valley.
Forecast
Saturday, June 20, stays sunny, with a high near 103°F and south winds of 5 to 16 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. Saturday night will be clear, with a low around 76°F. From there, the work week only gets hotter, with highs near 106°F on Monday and approaching 110°F by Tuesday and Wednesday. There is only a slight chance of isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms from mid-to-late week as monsoonal moisture nudges north. Forecasters are also flagging a widespread Moderate Heat Risk and elevated fire danger for the region, according to NWS Las Vegas.
Safety And Resources
Officials are urging routine heat precautions: avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the mid-afternoon, drink water frequently, and check in on older neighbors, children, and pets. Clark County has opened daytime cooling stations and is encouraging residents to use libraries and community centers for a break from the heat. Call 2-1-1 for locations and hours, per Clark County. For more context on the pattern and recent forecasts, see turns up the broiler.
