The maximum temperature at McCarran International Airport on Friday was 95, two degrees below the forecast high of 97. It could be the last “cool” news for the Las Vegas area of the coming week.
“The forecast is getting hotter,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Barry Pierce. “We are prepared for several hot days.”
A zenith of 116 is now expected for Wednesday, just one degree below McCarran’s all-time record, which was last reached on June 20, 2017. The record for June 16 at McCarran is 116 and was set in 1940.
A high should hit near 103 on Saturday with an increase of 5 degrees to 108 on Sunday. Monday is paired at 110 with 112 on Tuesday.
An overheating watch begins on Monday at 10 a.m. and, according to the weather service, does not end before 8 p.m. Friday.
Morning lows of 90 degrees midweek will make the problem worse with little to no overnight cooling.
The daily high for Laughlin is 121 Tuesday through Friday, while Death Valley National Park is forecast to reach 126 on Wednesday.
Cooling stations open Monday
Clark County officials said they will be opening cooling stations at community and recreation centers in Las Vegas, north Las Vegas, Henderson, and at Catholic charities in the downtown area starting Monday.
Two centers will also open in Laughlin, where temperatures could reach 120 degrees along the Colorado River.
– Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road (south of E. Cheyenne Avenue) Las Vegas Phone: (702) 455-8402 Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MF.
– Pearson Community Center, 1625 West Carey Avenue (west of N. Martin Luther King Blvd), Las Vegas, Tel: (702) 455-1220, Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MF.
– Downtown Recreation Center, 105 W. Basic Road (east of Pacific Avenue), Henderson, Tel: (702) 267-4040 Hours of Operation: 11 am-6pm MF.
– Catholic Charities, 1511 North Las Vegas Blvd (near Foremaster Lane), Las Vegas, Tel: (702) 385-2662, Hours: 12pm to 3pm daily.
– Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd, (north of American Beauty Ave), Las Vegas, Tel: (702) 455-0566, Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. MF.
– Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge Street, (north of E. Flamingo Blvd), Las Vegas, Tel: (702) 455-7169, Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MF.
– Whitney Recreation Center, 5712 E. Missouri Avenue, (south of Tropicana Blvd and west of Boulder Hwy), Las Vegas Phone: (702) 455-7576, Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MF.
– SHARE Village (Daily Hydration Only), 50 N. 21st Street (east of E Charleston Blvd), Las Vegas, Tel: (702) 222-1680, Hours: 6-7 a.m. Breakfast Pantry, 8-10 a.m. Grocery Pantry.
– Downtown Senior Center (Age 50+), 27 E. Texas Avenue (near E. Army Street), Henderson, Tel: (702) 267-4150, Hours of Operation: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MF.
– Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. North (entrance at 310 Foremaster Lane), Las Vegas, Phone: (702) 229-6117, Hours of Operation: 24 hours every day.
– Downtown Recreation Center, 105 W. Basic Road, Henderson, open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed on Sundays, and open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays. Call 702-267-4040
Cooling stations outside the valley
– In Laughlin: American Legion Richard Springston Post 60, 1510 Bruce Woodbury Drive, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on days with temperatures above 112 degrees. An outdoor cooling area will be opened for pets on a leash or in a shipping container, but pets are not allowed inside the building. Call 702-299-1510.
– Colorado River Food Bank, 240 Laughlin Civic Drive, Laughlin, 89029, Phone: (702) 298-9220, Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m.-2: 45 p.m. Mon-Fri.
Safety precautions
In a Twitter post, the weather service advised people to drink plenty of water, limit time outside to the cooler times of the day, and wear light, breathable clothing.
“Anyone who is overwhelmed by heat should be moved to a cool and shady place,” the warning said, and advised a call to 911 for help for those who might be suffering from heat stroke.
The Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross shared the following reminders:
– Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
– Use a buddy system in the event of excessive heat and take frequent breaks if you have to work outdoors.
– Check out family, friends, and neighbors who don’t have air conditioning, spend a lot of time alone, or are more likely to be affected by the heat.
– Check the animals frequently to make sure they are not suffering from the heat.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.
