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Heat is one of the most deadly weather disasters, according to data from the federal government, and in southern Nevada, coroner data shows that heat-related deaths are on the rise. “If you stand in the sun you are going to dry out.” He always makes sure to stand in the shade. “I am sweating and I feel the heat, but I am not one to complain.” He drinks water often, which he said helps a little. He’s witnessed several people lose consciousness right there on the street. Rafael Martinez, who works as a security guard, said he stands outside throughout his eight-hour shift. It’s brutal.”īut his job offers him health and life insurance so he plans to stick it out. “I have seen guys pass out and start shaking. “You get into those cars that have been sitting outside and it’s like 140F. Women who pose for photos with tourists endure the sweltering weather. “The ins and outs are what get you,” he added, explaining that his duties require him to constantly shift between extreme heat and frigid air conditioning. He declined to give his last name out of fear of retribution from his employer, a hotel off the strip. The increasing intensity hasn’t gone unnoticed among workers who have to brave the dangerous conditions, but “no one in the valley is allowed to talk,” Jeff, a valet and porter said.

Summer weather is increasingly encroaching on spring, with less and less room for relief. Heatwaves are not only getting hotter, they are also becoming more frequent. The changes are particularly pronounced in Sin City and its surrounding areas, which is warming faster than almost anywhere else in the US. “In fact, Nevadans say, they are already noticing and impacted by these changes. “Nevada’s climate is changing,” the Nevada government’s Climate Initiative website reports.

On hot days, the highways and roads are littered with broken-down automobiles – commuter cars, ambulances, delivery trucks and buses that overheat as they made their way to and from the city-center. Las Vegas’s population is booming and the city is sprawling into the surrounding desert. Driven by the climate crisis and intensified by the city’s expansive growth, Vegas is already cooking – and it is going to get worse. Researchers predict this week’s heatwave to be the first of several to hit the US south-west before the summer ends. Highs in the upper 80s are forecast much of next week.Ĭontact Marvin Clemons at Follow Vegas on Twitter.A man struggles to cross the street as the temperatures reach 116F on the strip. The Easter Sunday high should be near 85. 🌬️ #VegasWeather #NVwx #CAwx #AZwx /bb8vLtEUExĪ high of 81 is forecast for Saturday, but south-southwest winds of 14 to 24 mph with gusts up to 37 mph are expected. 📈🌡️ Temperatures will continue to warm up through the weekend, with an incoming system bringing gusty west/southwest winds to portions of the region on Saturday. The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability has issued a dust advisory for Saturday to advise residents of the possibility of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the high winds in our area. Wind gusts reached into the low 20 mph range part of the day.įor Saturday, the National Weather service has issued a high wind advisory for parts of Southern Nevada. Las Vegas reached a high of 81 on Friday. (Chitose Suzuki / Las Vegas Review-Journal) and gradually rising temperatures are expected along with some wind gusts and dusty conditions over the next several days according to the forecast by the National Weather Service. Desert Shores residents Michelle Perlmutter and her husband Alan enjoy a beautiful day by Lake Jacqueline with their dog Zorro, Friday, Feb. The high temperature in Las Vegas will be about 81 on Friday, April 15, 2022, according to the National Weather Service.