Excessive Heat — Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
2024-06-11 to 2024-06-12 · Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
10
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on two straight days. During and after the excessive heat, ten people died in Las Vegas of heat-related causes.
Wider weather episode
High pressure developed over the Desert Southwest, bringing excessive heat to the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1182318. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.