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.

  • @[email protected]
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    172 months ago

    Shit’s happening even faster than I expected. I’m hoping to be able to migrate before the masses wake up and do the same.

    • @[email protected]
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      32 months ago

      We will have to ban everything with ‘faster than expected’ for this decade, as there will be a lot of it.

    • @RememberTheApollo_
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      32 months ago

      Migrate? I don’t think anywhere will be safe…unless you mean just escaping the local high temps in the US Southwest.

      • @LordKitsuna
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        32 months ago

        Northern Canada is still almost entirely empty and cold. So give it a bit and it will be the only spot with summers under 80°

    • @stoly
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      22 months ago

      I figure Scandinavia or New Zealand are where to head.

      • @RagingRobot
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        112 months ago

        I’m sure they have enough room for all of us and are super excited to welcome us lol

        • @stoly
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          92 months ago

          lol

          get ready to be the next generation of starving refugees hated by their host country.

          Yay

        • LustyArgonianMana
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          12 months ago

          Also, earthquake activity is going to amp up due to climate change as well, so may not be very safe there

        • @stoly
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          12 months ago

          It’s pretty mountainous but you’re probably right.

      • I Cast Fist
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        22 months ago

        With how things are going, Antartica will pretty soon feel tropical