Even by desert standards, the prolonged baking that Nevada’s largest city is experiencing is nearly unprecedented.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Used to shrugging off the heat, Las Vegas residents are now eyeing the thermometer as the desert city is on track Wednesday to set a record for the most consecutive days over 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 Celsius) amid a lingering hot spell that will continue scorching much of the U.S. into the weekend.

On Tuesday, Las Vegas flirted again with the all-time temperature record of 120 F (48.8 C) reached on Sunday, but settled for a new daily mark of 119 F (48.3 C) that smashed the old one of 116 F (46.6 C) set for the date in 2021. Forecasters say the city will likely hit a record fifth straight day above 115 F (46.1 C) on Wednesday.

  • Kalkaline
    39•2 months ago

    Aren’t we in the 15th straight month of record global temperatures?

    • Optional
      35•2 months ago

      Yes.

      And yet the headlines remain locked into “wow can you believe this? Hoo doggies”

      • BakkodaEnglish
        10•2 months ago

        Aint that some shit, right? Next year though, next year will probably be ok.

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          12•2 months ago

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    • GhostalmediaEnglish
      8•2 months ago

      The AP article mentions 12 months above 1.5c and that this is global warming.

    • @Klear
      3•2 months ago

      Pessimist: this is the hottest summer in 50 years
      Optimist: this is the coldest summer in the next 50 years