A construction worker starts his day at sunrise to beat the heat Thursday in Queen Creek, Ariz. Dangerously hot temperatures are expected across the Arizona deserts this week with a high of 118 today.
LAS VEGAS – A high pressure system parking over the West is expected to bring temperatures this weekend and into next week that are extreme even for a region used to baking during the summer.
Notoriously hot Death Valley’s forecast calls for 129 degrees, not far off the world record of 134 logged there July 10, 1913. The National Weather Service called for 118 in Phoenix, and at least 117 in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Meteorologists are calling for highs at or above 112 through Wednesday in Las Vegas, and there isn’t even relief when the sun goes down. Sunday night’s low is forecast to be 92 degrees – enough to make for a stuffy stroll down the Strip at whatever hour tourists leave the bar.
