# Las Vegas

Type: Company

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/las-vegas-company
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-02**: Forecast: high heat and wildfire risk continue — Las Vegas expected to reach 114°F (45°C); dangerous heat warnings remain in effect. Wildfire risk remains critical across the region.
- **2026-08-01**: Las Vegas hits 115°F, year's hottest — By late afternoon, Las Vegas records 115°F (46°C), the highest temperature of the year, 10°F above normal. Phoenix and El Centro approach record highs.
- **2026-07-31**: People flock to cooling centers — Daniel Aragonez leaves a cooling center in Los Angeles as the heat wave intensifies. Cooling centers across the West see increased demand.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 115°F in Vegas, 118°F in El Centro: Record Heat Dome Escalates Western Wildfire Risk
2026-08-02 01:19:26 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

A short-lived but intense heat dome shattered temperature records across the Western U.S. over the weekend, with Las Vegas hitting 115°F and El Centro reaching 118°F. The extreme heat exacerbated wildfire danger in already dry areas, straining cooling centers and public health systems. Meteorologists warn that such events are becoming more common, underscoring the need for enhanced climate resilience.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/record-heat-western-us-august2026

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