Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 15 at 12:20AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...In the Las Vegas Valley and southern Clark County, high
temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s are expected each day. In
southern Mohave County (Northwest Deserts), temperatures in lower
elevations around Wikieup, Golden Valley, and Yucca will top out
in the 100 to 105 range. Temperatures in the Kingman and Dolan
Springs areas will top out in the mid-to-upper 90s each afternoon.
* WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts. In Nevada, Las Vegas Valley
and Southern Clark County.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Northwest Deserts; Las Vegas Valley; Southern Clark County
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov