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.

  • @rayyy
    16•2 months ago

    Enjoy the all that warm sunshine brought to you by Republicans and big corporations and stop bitching. The orange felon, who supposedly leads in the polls, promises even more. We are begging for more.