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Queen Creek Air Quality Alert Issued Amid Dangerous 100F Heat

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Queen Creek as temperatures soar to 100F. Residents are advised to monitor air conditions and stay cool during the dangerous heat.

Dana Goddard

July 3, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Queen Creek, TX is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 100F, with a feels-like temperature also registering at 100F. Relative humidity is extremely low at 4%, with a dew point of 11F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 11 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast and Alerts

Today, the high is near 100F, dropping to a low near 70F. The chance of precipitation remains at 0%, with mostly clear skies expected. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. The low will be around 70, with temperatures rising to around 72 overnight. South southwest winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. The high will reach near 106F, with a low near 76F. Skies will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation is 0%. South southwest winds will continue to be light, between 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will turn mostly cloudy, with a low around 76 and temperatures rising to around 78 overnight. Southeast winds will remain calm at 0 to 5 mph.

There are two active Air Quality Alerts in effect for this area. These alerts were issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix, AZ, on July 2 at 8:18AM MST and July 1 at 9:16AM MST. The severity and urgency for these alerts are listed as unknown. Residents should be aware that air quality conditions may be hazardous.

Safety Reminders

Given the dangerous heat, it is critical to hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion. The combination of high temperatures and low humidity can lead to rapid dehydration. Additionally, due to the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory sensitivities should monitor local air quality reports and consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during this extreme heat event.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Dana Goddard

Dana Goddard covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Queen Creek.

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