Temperatures in the Las Vegas valley are expected to be 10 to 15 degrees above average on Saturday, with “a ridge builds over the southwestern United States.” Death Valley has a 50% chance of reaching 110 degrees at Furnace Creek, and Las Vegas could approach 100 degrees. The National Weather Service Las Vegas has issued a “Moderate (Level 2) HeatRisk” for desert valleys starting today, increasing tomorrow. Areas like Death Valley and the Colorado River Valley are facing “Major (Level 3)” heat risk. There are health risks for those without “effective cooling or adequate hydration.”
Winds are expected to pick up over the weekend, especially in southern Nevada and southeastern California. On Saturday, breezy conditions are likely, with waves on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave reaching “up to 1.5 feet.” Despite higher temperatures, a system will bring gustier winds and cooler weather starting on Sunday, continuing into early next week. The forecast suggests that wind speeds could peak on Sunday in the southern Great Basin and Mojave Desert, and “wind headlines could be needed.” High temperatures could drop by 15 to 25 degrees from Sunday to Tuesday, and while rain chances are uncertain, the “most likely effects will be the winds and much cooler temperatures,” according to the National Weather Service…