Nevada is Bracing for Unseasonable Weather
Sure, it’s September, but it feels more like August in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. The region is in for unseasonable weather for the next few days, according to reports from weather experts. I’m loving it, because I truly love hot weather, but I feel for my friends who want relief from the extreme heat. It can be miserable to be in this kind of heat without air conditioning, not to mention unsafe. So, buckle up for the next few weeks, and get ready for some sizzling temperatures.
Unseasonable Weather for Nevada, Experts Say
According to the weather experts at Weather.com, unseasonable, hotter-than-normal weather will be in Nevada at least through the next few days and possibly longer. Looking at the upcoming forecast, Las Vegas is projected to hit 105 on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and be in the lower 100s the next day. The city’s temperature will remain in the upper-90s for much of the next two weeks, according to the forecast, with just a few days in the 80s. According to Vegas.com, the city’s average temperature in September is 95 degrees, so that’s already very hot. But, it’s not normal for Vegas to get into the 100s this time of year. So, keep that bikini handy. I know I will.
Also, according to the National Weather Service, the summer of 2024 was the hottest summer on record for Las Vegas. The city also had its hottest recorded day on July 7, when it got up to 120 degrees.
With it being hot and unseasonable, keep in mind some basic heat safety tips. Ready.gov notes that “Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death.” So, it’s something to take seriously.
The Red Cross says to prevent heat illness, some tips include drinking enough water, avoiding “sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks” and drinking snacks or a sports drink if you’re sweating a lot, “to replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.” They add that when it gets into the 90s, fans might not be enough of a cooling agent to prevent heat-related illness. “Taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off,” they suggest. So, drink up, stay safe and enjoy this last bit of summer, if heat is your thing.
