LAS VEGAS (KTNV) UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Wednesday for Southern Nevada.<\/p>\n
The average high temperature this time of year is 102 degrees. Fridays predicted high temperature is 110.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
It is also expected to be very dry, with only a 10% thundershower chance in the mountains around Las Vegas starting Saturday.<\/p>\n
The warning includes Clark, Nye and Lincoln counties as well as Mohave County in Arizona and southeast California.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
13 First Alert Weather | Current temperatures, conditions<\/p>\n
The Excessive Heat Warning is currently poised to run through Monday, but it will likely be extended through much of next week. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
RELATED: Keeping cool during Excessive Heat Warning in Las Vegas<\/p>\n
The valley has seen six times where 110 was observed for five or six consecutive days in the month of August.<\/p>\n
Record high temperatures in Las Vegas are forecast to be tied or broken this Saturday, Aug. 15, through next Friday, Aug. 21.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
During the Excessive Heat Warning, Clark County announced it will offer options of cooling stations and daytime shelters.<\/p>\n
Daytime shelters:<\/p>\n
The Salvation ArmyLocation: 35 West Owens AvenuePhone: 702-701-5369Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.This location is open for adults<\/p>\n
The Shade Tree1 West Owens AvenuePhone: 702-385-0072Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.This location is open for women and children<\/p>\n
Cooling stations:<\/p>\n
Courtyard Homeless Resource CenterLocation: 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. NorthPhone: 702-229-6117Hours: 24 hours daily<\/p>\n
Cambridge Recreation CenterLocation: 3930 Cambridge StreetPhone: 702-455-7169Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Saturday<\/p>\n
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,<\/p>\n
SHARE Village Las VegasLocation: 50 N. 21st StreetPhone: 702-222-1680Daily Hours: 8 - 9 a.m., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Hydration only<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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