Las Vegas sizzles at 115 degrees for fifth consecutive day

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Las Vegas set a dubious record, sizzling for the fifth consecutive day at 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 Celsius) as the heatwave scorching the U.S. could continue into the weekend.

Shortly after 1 p.m., the temperature at Harry Reid International Airport rose to 115, crossing the July 2005 mark of four consecutive days. And the record could even double by the weekend.

Forecasters call it