'The most intense period is beginning,” the National Weather Service said.
Ken Ritter and Julie WatsonA man shields himself from the sun in front of the historic Welcome to Las Vegas Sign during a heat wave in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 14, 2023.LAS VEGAS — Visitors to Las Vegas on Friday stepped out momentarily to snap photos and were hit by blast-furnace air. But most will spend their vacations in a vastly different climate — at casinos where the chilly air conditioning might require a light sweater.
A woman takes a photo in front of the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign during a heat wave in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 14, 2023.Nearly a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings. The blistering heat wave was forecast to get worse this weekend for Nevada, Arizona and California, where desert temperatures were predicted to soar in parts past 120 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and remain in the 90s F overnight.
Meteorologists in Las Vegas warned people not to underestimate the danger. “This heatwave is NOT typical desert heat due to its long duration, extreme daytime temperatures, & warm nights. Everyone needs to take this heat seriously, including those who live in the desert,” the National Weather Service in Las Vegas said in a tweet.
The Southern Nevada Health District said seven people have died since April 11, and a total of 152 deaths last year were determined to be heat-related.Besides casinos, air-conditioned public libraries, police station lobbies and other places from Texas to California planned to be open to the public to offer relief at least for part of the day. In New Mexico’s largest city of Albuquerque, splash pads will be open for extended hours and many public pools were offering free admission.
Employers were reminded that outdoor workers must receive water, shade and regular breaks to cool off.
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