Exessive Heat Warning in effect through Wednesday – KTNV Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Wednesday for Southern Nevada.

The average high temperature this time of year is 102 degrees. Fridays predicted high temperature is 110.

Temperatures are expected to go up from there. The predicted high for Saturday is 112; 113 for Sunday; and range from 112 to 113 for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

It is also expected to be very dry, with only a 10% thundershower chance in the mountains around Las Vegas starting Saturday.

The warning includes Clark, Nye and Lincoln counties as well as Mohave County in Arizona and southeast California.

ORIGINAL STORYA potentially historic stretch of August heat is in the Las Vegas area forecast starting Friday as high temperatures reach 110 and prompt an Excessive Heat Warning.

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The Excessive Heat Warning is currently poised to run through Monday, but it will likely be extended through much of next week.

Based on the latest computer model guidance, highs will likely range from 110 to 113 from this Friday, Aug. 14, through next Friday, Aug. 21, which would be an eight-day stretch.

Per the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, the longest stretch of August heat at or above 110 is seven consecutive days, set back in 1940.

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The valley has seen six times where 110 was observed for five or six consecutive days in the month of August.

Record high temperatures in Las Vegas are forecast to be tied or broken this Saturday, Aug. 15, through next Friday, Aug. 21.

Additionally, record warm low temperatures will be tied or broken Friday night, Aug. 14, through Tuesday night, Aug. 18, and again on Thursday night, Aug. 20.

During the Excessive Heat Warning, Clark County announced it will offer options of cooling stations and daytime shelters.

Daytime shelters:

The Salvation ArmyLocation: 35 West Owens AvenuePhone: 702-701-5369Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.This location is open for adults

The Shade Tree1 West Owens AvenuePhone: 702-385-0072Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.This location is open for women and children

Cooling stations:

Courtyard Homeless Resource CenterLocation: 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. NorthPhone: 702-229-6117Hours: 24 hours daily

Cambridge Recreation CenterLocation: 3930 Cambridge StreetPhone: 702-455-7169Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Saturday

Downtown Recreation CenterLocation: 105 W. Basic Road in HendersonPhone: 702-267-4040Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday,

SHARE Village Las VegasLocation: 50 N. 21st StreetPhone: 702-222-1680Daily Hours: 8 - 9 a.m., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Hydration only

American Legion Richard Springston Post 60Location: 1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive in LaughlinPhone: 702-299-1510Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on days with temps over 112 degrees An outside cooling area is available for pets that are under the control of the owner on a leash or in a carrier.No pets allowed inside.

The Salvation Army MesquiteLocation: 742 Pioneer BoulevardPhone: (702) 345-5116Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday. Closed Saturday

Clark County says the different sites will have precautionary measures such as screening protocol, social distancing, and mask requirements in place in response to COVID-19.