Las Vegas, NV — Nevada is set to experience extreme temperatures today as highs in Las Vegas climb to 98°F by the afternoon. Travelers along I-15 and I-215 should be prepared for scorching conditions, with clear skies adding to the heat. Local officials urge residents and visitors to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors as the day heats up.
According to the National Weather Service, today’s forecast predicts a sunny and dry day, with north-northwest winds at 5 to 9 mph in the morning, turning southeast in the afternoon. The heat will be felt most intensely from late morning through early evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low of 71°F, offering some relief but staying warm for fall.
Looking ahead, Thursday brings more sunshine and another high near 98°F. Winds will shift again, with gusts reaching 10 mph from the northwest before calming later in the day. Friday will be slightly cooler at 97°F, and Saturday offers a bit of a break with highs around 95°F.
For those in northern Nevada, Reno will see milder but still warm conditions. Today’s high will be around 85°F, with clear skies and calm winds expected. Overnight lows will dip to 51°F, with a west wind around 5 mph. The cooler conditions will settle in by the weekend, with highs dropping to 76°F by Saturday.
