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June 4, 2012

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Air quality officials issue advisory for blowing dust
Monday, June 4, 2012
Weather service issues Red Flag Warning for wildfires
By Dave Toplikar
With winds expected to gust as high as 45 mph today, Clark County air quality officials are asking the owners of construction sites to try to hold down the amount of blowing dust.
More cooling stations available amid excessive heat warning
Thursday, May 31, 2012
By Gregan Wingert
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits Friday, prompting the opening of six additional public cooling stations in Las Vegas.
Expect a cool, blustery weekend before things warm up Memorial Day
Friday, May 25, 2012
By Conor Shine
An unusually cool start to Memorial Day weekend will quickly give way to sunny skies and temperatures in the 90s on Monday.
Shifting winds to clear smoke but kick up dust
Thursday, May 24, 2012
By Jackie Valley
Add blowing dust to the lingering smoke hanging in the Las Vegas Valley skies today. An air quality advisory for blowing dust has been issued by the Clark County Department of Air Quality.
Photo: Emergency personnel respond to a wildfire in Reno
Nevada’s worst fires seasons this millennium
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz
Nevada experienced its worst fire season on record in 1999 when more than 2 million acres burned across the state.
Smoke takes toll on workers at outdoor businesses
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
By Paul Takahashi
The smoke that hovered Wednesday over the Las Vegas Valley was of special concern for local companies whose employees work primarily outdoors.
Windy and dry, with highs climbing into mid 90s for Las Vegas
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Fire weather watch issued for Las Vegas for Thursday
By Dave Toplikar
After a couple of days of 100-plus degree temperatures, Las Vegas will get a break from the heat today.
Las Vegas sets high temperature record as triple-digit heat continues
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cooler weather moving in Wednesday, forecasters say
By Dave Toplikar
After tying a 70-year-old high temperature record Monday of 104 degrees, Las Vegas will get another blast of triple-digit heat this afternoon.
High to hit 102 degrees in Las Vegas
Monday, May 21, 2012
Cooler weather moving in Wednesday, forecasters say
By Dave Toplikar
It might be a good time to stock up on the ice — the burners are getting turned up in Las Vegas today and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will soar more than 10 degrees above normal both days, hitting 102 degrees at McCarran International Airport, the weather service said.
Cooler temperatures move into Las Vegas
Friday, May 18, 2012
Clear skies expected for Sunday's solar eclipse
By Dave Toplikar
Get set for a great weekend to celebrate Las Vegas' cowboy-themed Helldorado Days and for viewing the solar eclipse: clear skies and cooler temperatures are on the way to the region.
Photo: The moon nearly covers the sun during the peak of
Annular eclipse will be viewable — and celebrated — in Reno
Friday, May 18, 2012
Solar Eclipse:
By Anjeanette Damon
While Las Vegas may get a slight glimpse at a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, Reno will be front and center for what is expected to be a spectacular near-total eclipse of the sun.
Strong winds hit region, increasing fire danger
Strong winds hit region, increasing fire danger
Thursday, May 17, 2012
By Conor Shine
Strong, gusting winds will continue to buffet the valley throughout the evening, increasing the chance of fires and prompting officials to issue a red-flag warning.
Air quality advisory warns of blowing dust
Thursday, May 17, 2012
By Jackie Valley
High winds could create blowing dust across the Las Vegas Valley starting this afternoon, according to the Clark County Department of Air Quality.
Wind advisory, Red Flag Warning issued for Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, May 17, 2012
High temperatures topping 100 degrees today, gusts up to 50 mph
By Dave Toplikar
Hot temperatures climbing into the 100s, with gusty winds and blowing dust are in store today for the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures to hit 100 again today in parts of Las Vegas Valley
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Forecasters: First official 100-degree day expected Thursday at McCarran
By Dave Toplikar
Las Vegas will make another push toward triple digit heat again today.

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