Excessive Heat — Southern Clark, Nevada

2024-08-04 to 2024-08-06 · Southern Clark, Nevada

Event narrative

Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on three straight days.

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 1207867. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.