An extreme heat warning is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday in Las Vegas, with temperatures expected to reach 109 and 110 degrees, respectively, and little relief in the overnight lows.

The Gifford fire quickly exploded to more than 65,000 acres in size, with experts warning of elevated fire weather conditions.

We will see another Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday this week, with highs expected to hit 110° For Tuesday, we're expecting to be a tiny bit cooler than Monday with less wind.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 10 p.m. Thursday as highs could hit 110°, marking the highest temperatures Southern Nevada has seen so far this year.

Hazy skies continue over the Las Vegas valley as various fires remain nearby, with above normal temperatures as high pressure builds over our area until Monday.