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🔥 Las Vegas Nears Record for Most Consecutive Days Over 115 Degrees
Issue #216 - July 10, 2024
John Wu
10 Jul
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📆 Weekly Local Events for July 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR, 1225 S Main St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW), Cheyenne & Buffalo, 7550 Sauer St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Early Risers Toastmasters Meeting (In-Person - Summerlin Egg Works / Online Event: 7 - 8 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting, Summerlin Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Cir, Las Vegas: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Country Crossroads Dance, Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center, 4545 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas: $15 Drop-in Rate / $50 for the whole month: 8 - 9 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour, SG Bar, 9580 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas: 6:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
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🔥 Las Vegas Nears Record for Most Consecutive Days Over 115 Degrees
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as Vegas residents, accustomed to high temperatures, are now closely monitoring the thermometer as the city is poised to set a record for the most consecutive days over 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 Celsius). This prolonged hot spell is expected to continue scorching much of the U.S. into the weekend.
On Tuesday, Las Vegas nearly matched its all-time high of 120 F (48.8 C) recorded on Sunday but settled for a new daily record of 119 F (48.3 C), surpassing the previous mark of 116 F (46.6 C) set in 2021. Forecasters predict that the city will likely achieve a record fifth straight day above 115 F (46.1 C) on Wednesday.
Unprecedented Heat Wave
Meteorologist John Adair, with three decades at the National Weather Service office in southern Nevada, described this as "the most extreme heat wave in the history of record-keeping in Las Vegas since 1937." Tuesday's high temperature tied the record of four straight days above 115 F (46.1 C) set in July 2005, and Adair expects the record could extend through Friday.
Alyse Sobosan, a Las Vegas resident of 15 years, described this July as the hottest she has experienced. As a counselor at a charter school on summer break, Sobosan avoids stepping outside during the day and waits until late evening to walk her dogs. “It’s oppressively hot,” she said. “It’s like you can’t really live your life.”
Health and Safety Concerns
Health officials emphasize the dangers of such extreme heat. “Even people of average age who are seemingly healthy can suffer heat illness when it’s so hot it’s hard for your body to cool down,” said Alexis Brignola, an epidemiologist at the Southern Nevada Health District.
The heat wave has led to record high temperatures across the U.S., including Oregon, where it is suspected to have caused six deaths, according to the state medical examiner’s office. On Tuesday, more than 161 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts, especially in Western states.
Extreme Conditions Across the West
The heat was also blamed for a motorcyclist’s death over the weekend in Death Valley National Park, where tourists gathered to experience the extreme conditions. Simon Pell and Lisa Gregory from London braved the midday heat to see firsthand what 120 F (48.9 C) feels like. “I don’t need a thermometer to tell me that it’s hot,” Pell said. “It’s an incredible experience.”
Record highs were also noted in Oregon and Washington, with temperatures reaching 103 F (39.4 C) in Portland and 105 F (40.5 C) in Salem and Eugene. Phoenix, which has averaged the hottest temperature ever for the first eight days of July since records began in 1885, tied its daily record of 116 F (46.6 C) set in 1958. Reno, Nevada, experienced its highest recorded temperatures, breaking the daily record of 104 F (40 C) and extending to four days the longest streak of 105 F (40.5 C) or higher.
Global and Local Impacts
This U.S. heat wave coincides with the global temperature in June being the hottest on record for the 13th consecutive month. Scientists attribute this to long-term warming from greenhouse gases emitted by burning fossil fuels.
In Las Vegas, hotels and casinos maintain cool environments with massive AC units. For those without access to air conditioning, officials have set up emergency cooling centers at community centers across southern Nevada. Henderson, Nevada, has deployed “polar pods” in four vehicles, including battalion chiefs, to cool people showing symptoms of heat stroke or related emergencies.
Wildfires and Fire Risks
The extreme heat and long-standing drought in the West have dried out vegetation, fueling wildfires. In Oregon, the Larch Creek Fire grew rapidly, leading to evacuations in Wasco County. In California, firefighters battled at least 18 wildfires, including the 42-square-mile Lake Fire, which prompted evacuation orders for about 200 residences in Santa Barbara County.
The National Weather Service has extended excessive heat warnings across most of the Southwest U.S. through Saturday morning. “It’s not over yet,” the service in Reno cautioned.
🏀 Las Vegas Aces Send Six Players to 2024 Olympics
More than half of the Las Vegas Aces' roster will be participating in the Paris Olympics during the WNBA’s Olympic break. Center Megan Gustafson became the sixth Ace out of 11 to secure an Olympic spot when she was officially named to Spain’s team on Tuesday. The Aces' "Core Four" — A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Jackie Young — are all set to play for Team USA. Additionally, Tiffany Hayes will represent Azerbaijan in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Gustafson, originally from Wisconsin, and Hayes, born in Louisiana and raised in Florida, had to obtain citizenship in the countries they will represent this summer. Gustafson debuted as a naturalized Spaniard during the 2024 Olympic qualifying tournament in February, where she averaged a team-high 14.3 points, helping Spain secure an Olympic berth.
“Becoming an Olympian is something I have dreamt about my whole life,” Gustafson said in a release. “And now being able to represent Spain in Paris is such an honor! I’m very grateful, excited, and ready to start this journey.”
However, Gustafson did not travel with the Aces for their road game against the Seattle Storm on Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness.
Challenges of the Condensed Schedule
The WNBA's condensed schedule to accommodate the Olympic break has been a point of concern for coaches. Los Angeles Sparks coach and Team USA scout Curt Miller voiced worries about the number of injuries at the start of the season. This included injuries to key players like Chelsea Gray, who missed the Aces' first 12 games due to a lower left leg injury, and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, who will play for the U.S. after recovering from a fractured toe.
Aces coach Becky Hammon mentioned that the team had been planning for the Olympic break since the offseason. They hope to use the break for additional training time for younger players and rest for veterans like Alysha Clark.
“It is what it is. I think fatigue can compound on your team. Every team is going to handle it a little bit differently in how we play and manage our teams,” Hammon said in May. “I just want our team to be rested as much as possible because it’s not just the travel to France; it’s the pressure and physical demands required to get a gold medal.”
Olympic Tournament Structure
The Olympic 5-on-5 tournament begins with three preliminary groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-place teams, will advance to the quarterfinals. The semifinals are scheduled for August 9, with the bronze and gold medal games on August 11.
The "Core Four" of Team USA will participate in a training camp in Phoenix before the Team USA vs. Team WNBA All-Star Game on July 20. They will then travel to London to compete against Germany in the USA Basketball Showcase on July 23, before opening Olympic group play against Japan on July 29.
Gustafson and Spain will face China on July 28, while Hayes and Azerbaijan will start their 3x3 tournament against Spain on July 30.
Post-Olympic Schedule
The Aces face a tight schedule upon returning from the Olympic break, with back-to-back home games against the New York Liberty and the Sparks on August 17 and 18. Coach Hammon acknowledges the challenge of jet lag and back-to-back games but remains focused on rest and recovery.
“Jet lag is a real thing, you know. And we come back and run it back to back. Thank you very much for that. So, it is what it is. I can’t do anything about it,” Hammon said. “Rest. That’s what I’ll be doing with them.”
Players not participating in the Olympics will get time off before a mini training camp. Hammon plans to stay in touch with her players during the Olympics and humorously remarked on managing their playing time.
“I plan on going over there (to Paris) for a little bit, and so I’m just going to stay in contact with them,” she said. “I’ll blow (Team USA and Minnesota Lynx coach) Cheryl Reeve’s phone up like, ‘Don’t play A’ja (Wilson) when you’re up 20.’ No, I’m kidding.”
🔥 Air Conditioning Failures Reported at OYO Las Vegas Casino
Extreme heat in the Las Vegas Valley has led to an uptick in heat-related complaints to Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including several from employees at the off-Strip OYO Las Vegas hotel-casino. Workers reported that air conditioners were out on the casino floor, according to OSHA spokesperson Teri Williams.
“Nevada OSHA has received several employee complaints and is looking into the situation to validate the allegations and ensure the employer is taking appropriate measures to resolve the issue,” Williams stated via email. She added that no formal investigation has been initiated yet.
Employee Concerns and Potential Actions
OYO officials have not responded to requests for comment. A formal investigation could be launched if the employer fails to provide an adequate response or if further evidence shows the employer's response is insufficient, Williams noted. “If the employer doesn’t provide an adequate response to an inquiry or if the tipster provides further evidence that the employer’s response is false or doesn’t sufficiently address the issue, a formal investigation could be opened,” Williams said.
The complaints at OYO Las Vegas are part of a broader trend of rising heat-related workplace issues in the region. As temperatures soared, employees in various industries have reported unsafe working conditions, highlighting the need for effective cooling systems and other protective measures.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave
The complaint comes amidst a severe heat wave that saw temperatures soar to 120 degrees, a record high at Harry Reid International Airport. The National Weather Service confirmed that this temperature was a new high for the airport, illustrating the intensity of the current heat wave.
Increase in Heat-Related Complaints
This summer has seen a significant increase in workplace heat complaints. OSHA data showed 127 heat-related complaints in June, marking a 370 percent rise from the same month in 2023. Southern Nevada accounted for nearly 85 percent of these complaints, with the accommodation and food service industries being the most affected. Complaints were most common in the accommodation and food service industry, accounting for about 35 percent of the total, according to OSHA.
In July 2023, heat complaints reached 234, a 234 percent increase from the previous year. These statistics reflect the growing concern among workers regarding their safety and well-being as they navigate extreme temperatures.
Broader Implications and Safety Measures
The rising number of heat-related complaints underscores the importance of adequate workplace safety measures, especially during extreme weather conditions. Employers are urged to ensure that cooling systems are functioning properly and that employees have access to water and breaks to prevent heat-related illnesses.
The situation at OYO Las Vegas serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with extreme heat and the responsibility of employers to maintain safe working environments. As investigations continue, it remains crucial for businesses to prioritize the health and safety of their employees, particularly in regions prone to high temperatures.
😋 Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry Debuts Nationwide on July 10
McDonald’s is set to launch a new limited-time McFlurry flavor to help customers beat the heat this summer. Starting July 10, the fast-food giant will offer the Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry nationwide. This new treat combines vanilla soft serve ice cream with Kit Kat pieces and strawberry banana crunchy bits.
Customer Reactions
The announcement of the new McFlurry flavor has generated excitement among fans. In a teaser shared by Snackolator on Instagram, reactions were overwhelmingly positive. One fan commented, “Strawberry Banana, and Kit Kat sounds great!” while another enthusiastically declared, “I can’t wait!!!”
Some fans have already had the chance to try the new flavor. One early taster shared, “Already had it today and it is so delicious.” Another fan exclaimed, “FOR ONCE WE GET SOMETHING UNIQUE AND GOOD PRAISE THE LORD,” expressing excitement over a new and interesting flavor being available in the US.
Ice Cream Machine Jokes
Despite the excitement, some Instagram users couldn’t resist poking fun at McDonald’s notorious ice cream machine issues. Comments like “I hope the ice cream machine works” and “All of sudden all their ice cream machines stop working” highlighted a common frustration among customers.
Previous McFlurry Flavors
The Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry follows the recent release of the Grandma McFlurry in May. That flavor featured vanilla soft serve mixed with syrup and crunchy candy pieces, inspired by nostalgic treats.
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
Zip codes included in this demographic data: 89135
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: July 5, 2024
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📌🏠 Summerlin South - June 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
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