*As of Jul 6, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
An Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert are currently active for Queen Creek, TX, signaling hazardous conditions for residents. The National Weather Service has issued these alerts due to the intense heat and deteriorating air quality in the region. The Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe with expected urgency, is in effect until July 9 at 8:00PM MST. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert was issued on July 6 at 8:42AM MST by the NWS Phoenix AZ office.
Current conditions reflect the severity of the situation. The air temperature is 106F, while the feels-like temperature stands at 102F. Relative humidity is low at 13%, with a dew point of 45F. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts up to 7 mph, under a clear sky. This combination of extreme heat and low humidity creates a high-risk environment for heat-related illnesses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will remain sunny with a high near 111F. The low will drop to near 81F tonight. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation. Winds will shift to the west at 5 to 10 mph during the day, becoming south at 0 to 5 mph overnight. Temperatures may rise to around 83F during the night.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 113F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111. The low will be near 83F. Precipitation chances remain minimal at 1%. Winds will be from the west southwest at 0 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 83F and south winds around 5 mph.
