Las Vegas woke Thursday to clear skies, temperatures in the low 80s and a strong northwest breeze, but the valley is headed for a very different afternoon. The high is expected to reach 106 degrees, with the most dangerous heat arriving during the middle and late afternoon.
Warning Covers Thursday Afternoon Heat
The National Weather Service’s Extreme Heat Warning runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday across the Las Vegas Valley, when temperatures could reach 105 to 110 degrees. The warning follows Hoodline’s earlier forecast and now covers the peak of the valley’s heat event.
Thursday will stay sunny with only a 2% chance of rain, while winds remain relatively light through the afternoon before shifting southwest. Overnight relief will be limited, with temperatures falling only to about 86 degrees and potentially rising again into the upper 80s overnight.
Heat Eases But Winds Pick Up
The forecast turns gradually less oppressive Friday through Sunday, though the weekend brings stronger south-southwest winds. Friday should reach 105 degrees with gusts near 29 mph, followed by a high around 101 Saturday and 98 Sunday as breezy conditions continue.
The valley remains mostly dry and sunny through next week, with highs near 99 degrees Monday, 97 Tuesday and 96 Wednesday. Rain chances stay at 6% or lower in the Las Vegas forecast, even as isolated storms remain possible in higher terrain outside the valley.
Take Extra Care During Peak Heat
The National Weather Service advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air conditioning when possible and avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest hours. Children and pets should never be left in unattended vehicles, where temperatures can become lethal within minutes.
Outdoor workers and anyone heading to the Strip, parks or construction sites should plan demanding activities for early morning or evening. Heat illness can escalate quickly in these conditions, so move anyone showing symptoms to a cool, shaded place and call 911 for suspected heat stroke.
