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Las Vegas, Nevada – Sunshine will dominate Southern Nevada skies this week, but rising temperatures are setting the stage for the region’s first summer-like heatwave. Las Vegas will climb from a mild 88°F Thursday to a scorching 99°F by Saturday—just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, calm winds and clear skies will allow daytime highs to spike each day, with Friday forecast to hit 94°F. Saturday brings the highest readings, especially in the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding areas like Henderson and Paradise. Heat-sensitive groups should take precautions, as prolonged outdoor activity could lead to heat-related illness.
Key Impacts:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 88°F with light southeast wind
- Friday: High of 94°F, mostly sunny—use caution on exposed roadways like I-15 and US-95
- Saturday: High near 99°F—limit outdoor plans before or after brunch hours
- Sunday (Mother’s Day): Mostly sunny and hot, near 98°F—outdoor celebrations advised before noon
- Monday: Continued heat with highs in the low 90s, breezy by afternoon
