Excessive Heat — Lincoln County Except the Sheep Range, Nevada

2024-08-05 to 2024-08-06 · Lincoln County Except the Sheep Range, Nevada

Event narrative

Excessive Heat Warning criteria were reached on two 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 1207868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.