Even by desert standards, the prolonged baking that Nevada’s largest city is experiencing is nearly unprecedented.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Used to shrugging off the heat, Las Vegas residents are now eyeing the thermometer as the desert city is on track Wednesday to set a record for the most consecutive days over 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 Celsius) amid a lingering hot spell that will continue scorching much of the U.S. into the weekend.

On Tuesday, Las Vegas flirted again with the all-time temperature record of 120 F (48.8 C) reached on Sunday, but settled for a new daily mark of 119 F (48.3 C) that smashed the old one of 116 F (46.6 C) set for the date in 2021. Forecasters say the city will likely hit a record fifth straight day above 115 F (46.1 C) on Wednesday.

  • Optional@lemmy.world
    351·
    5 months ago

    Yes.

    And yet the headlines remain locked into “wow can you believe this? Hoo doggies”

    • BakkodaEnglish
      10·
      5 months ago

      Aint that some shit, right? Next year though, next year will probably be ok.