Excessive heat warning in effect in the Las Vegas Valley until Thursday



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UPDATE 11:30 AM AUG. 20: High near 109º expected for Wednesday. The permanent record is 110º established in 2009.

8 hours UPDATE AUG. 20: Due to the excessive heat warning, Clark County has opened several additional cooling stations in the Las Vegas area.

An excessive heat warning is in effect in the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding area between Tuesday morning and Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures will be 8 to 10 degrees higher than the seasonal average, and the hottest part if the day usually runs towards the end of the afternoon, by the time students leave school.

13 Action News Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom has tips for staying safe:

COMPLETE FORECAST

Do not forget to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen and loose and light clothing if you plan to be outside this week.

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Image Source: National Meteorological Service

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