‘It’s Just A Dry Heat’ Las Vegas Welcomes Dangerous 100 Degree Weather
It’s officially time to welcome 100 degree weather in Las Vegas. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the upcoming week.
In fact, this will be the first heat wave of the year and will blanket a good portion of the Western United States. The NWS further said this excess heat is “exceptionally hot,” and it’s early in the year for this type of extreme heat.
On social media, the NWS said this heat wave could potentially tie the record for the earliest 110-degree day in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Weather Forecast For The Week
The NWS has issued an “excessive heat warning” throughout Clark County, according to the NWS’ website. By Thursday or Friday, Las Vegas and Phoenix are expected the reach or break the 110 degrees range. In fact, there’s a 70 percent chance that Vegas could reach up to 112 degrees.
Throughout the week, daily highs flirt with the 100-to-110 range in Las Vegas. The NWS’ forecast also says the daily lows will be in the high 70s, giving the valley little-to-no relief during the night time.
“This level of heat can be DANGEROUS to anyone sensitive to the heat or does not have access to adequate cooling & hydration,” the National Weather Service said on social media.
On Wednesday, Las Vegas reached 108 degrees with a record high being set in Bishop, California.
Las Vegas Weather Brings Heatwaves, Stay Safe And Cool During This Week
With this week bringing in dangerously high tempatures, it’s important to remember to stay cool and hydrated.
There are cooling stations across the city with many centers like the Walnut Recreation Center, The Salvation Army on Owens Avenue, the Whitney Recreation Center, the Downtown Recreation Center, the Courtyard Homeless Recreation Center and more.
For more information about cooling centers in the city, please click here.
Great Basin National Park Is Nevada's Best Kept Secret
Great Basin National Park in Nevada was just deemed one of the most underrated in the entire country, in spite of being rife with beautiful scenery and history. An American national park is one that has become so known for its nature and wildlife that the American government protects and preserves it.
The Silver State is home to many national areas, but only two of them are considered national parks by the National Park Service (NPS). When people are asked to name the national parks in Nevada, most people will immediately say Death Valley. It’s easily the most popular, especially for its famous movie sets.
Related: Death Valley National Park – 25 Reasons To Visit This Stunning Park
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is recognized by the NPS, but not officially labeled a park. Other such areas include the Tule Springs Fossil Beds Monument and various national historic trails, including the California, Old Spanish and Pony Express trails.
Great Basin National Park Is One Of America’s Most Underrated
A vacation rental platform called Lake.com recently conducted a survey to determine what the most underrated national parks are in the country. They did this by looking at data from the last year from NPS, specifically which parks had fewer than 750,000 visitors. Combining this with the number of visitor reviews and ratings, the experts came up with the top parks considered hidden gems in America.
#1 – North Cascades National Park
Located in Washington State, North Cascades is officially the most underrated national park, according to the study. It is 500,000 acres of lakes, forests and snowy mountains to explore.
#2 – Isle Royale National Park
The second most underrated national park in America was deemed to be Isle Royale in Michigan. Located near Lake Superior, the park is a popular spot for campers and hikers.
#3 – Dry Tortugas National Park
The title of third most underrated national park went to Dry Tortugas. Located in Key West, Florida. The area is just seven islands accessible only by plane or boat. The park is mostly water.
The fourth and fifth national parks considered the most underrated in the study are Gates of The Arctic and Wrangell-St. Elias, respectivly. Both parks are located in Alaska and known for their scenic rivers and artic beauty.
#6 – Great Basin National Park
As mentioned before, Death Valley National Park is the more popular of the preserved areas in the Silver State. It’s the other Nevada national park that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Great Basin National Park is located on the eastern border of Nevada, just west of Sevier Lake, Utah. Much like Death Valley National Park, Great Basin is a popular spot for campers because of the amazing views of the stars at night.
But unlike Death Valley, Great Basin National Park offers a lot of really cool caves to explore. The Lehman Caves are full of beautiful formations of stalactites and stalagmites. According to nps.gov, the Lehman Caves are the longest cave system in the Silver State and have been providing guided tours to visitors since 1885.
Great Basin National Park is also home to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak. A highly coveted place for photographers because of the amazing views and beautiful bristlecone pine trees that cover much of the park. And much like Death Valley, Great Basin shows off a lot of Nevada’s history. The area has been home to native Americans for thousands of years, and still shows signs of more recent settlers as well.
10 Reasons To Visit Great Basin National Park
So, with the oldest cave system in Nevada, some of the oldest trees on the planet, beautiful lakes and hiking trails, and plenty of American history, it’s clear to see why Great Basin is one of the most underrated national parks in America. Here are 10 photos that show why this hidden gem might need to be on your next road trip through the Silver State.
