National Weather Service issues extreme heat warning for Las Vegas

Summer has taken its time arriving in the Northeast, but it's coming in HOT. Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity. Record-breaking heat will be dangerous to those working and playing outdoors so take precautions. pic.x.com/4uSlhj3Vzb

Dangerous heat in portions of the country today will evolve as the week progresses, culminating in potentially Extreme heat impacts from the central plains by Saturday, then into the Midwest and East Coast late this weekend and into early next work week. Check pic.x.com/SEsePLzNio

High temperatures this afternoon generally ranged between 110-115°F, which is a good 7-10 degrees above average. Slightly hotter temperatures are expected for Thursday, with mainly areas approaching 115°F. #azwx #cawx pic.x.com/eNw5kSuECh

Temperatures will continue to run 5-10° above normal through the end of the work week. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect today for the Phoenix Metro & expands to most of Maricopa County, NW Pinal County, & portions of S Gila County Wednesday-Friday. #azwx pic.x.com/CH16UBJAVr