Excessive Heat — Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
2024-08-04 to 2024-08-06 · Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
7
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on three straight days. Seven people died in Las Vegas of heat-related causes during and immediately after the heat wave.
Wider weather episode
Strong high pressure built in from the east, bringing a period of excessive heat. Seven people died in Las Vegas of heat-related causes during and immediately after the heat wave.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207865. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.