Phoenix set a record yesterday with a high of 116, making it the 5th consecutive day with highs at or above 115 degrees. The previous record was four days set numerous times, including twice in 2020.
The desert is supposed to be hot but an oppressive stretch of heat in Las Vegas has set a new record, and forecasts are flirting with all-time high temperatures with very little relief in sight.
Credit: KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas Duration: 02:04Published
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