LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The current heat wave is pushing our valley towards record-breaking territory.

But what does that mean? Extreme Heat in Southern Nevada is becoming more common

Since 1937, Las Vegas has been keeping a reliable record of data about weather conditions and temperatures. In that time, we've been able to learn where temperatures typically are during each day of the calendar year. That's how meteorologists determine what the average temperatures for any time of year.

But in recent years, the terms above-average and above-normal are becoming a more common way of talking about heat.

Here's some examples:

Las Vegas June 9th Almanac

Average high temp: 98°

Record high temp: 111°

Forecast high: 107°

conclusion : above average

Las Vegas June 10th Almanac

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