*As of Jul 6, 6 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for Queen Creek, TX, signaling severe and dangerous heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of the significant risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Alongside the heat warning, an Air Quality Alert is also in effect, indicating that air quality levels may pose health concerns for sensitive groups.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. The air temperature is recorded at 109F, with a feels-like temperature also at 109F. Relative humidity is low at 12%, and the dew point sits at 44F. Winds are light, blowing at 9 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph, under a mostly 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, temperatures are expected to remain dangerously high with a high near 108F and a low near 81F. The sky will remain mostly clear, with only a 2% chance of precipitation. Overnight, temperatures will drop slightly but remain warm, with lows around 81F and temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. Winds will be light, from the south at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The sky will be sunny with a high near 113F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111F. Winds will shift to the west southwest at 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Overnight tomorrow, conditions will clear to mostly clear skies with a low around 83F, and temperatures rising to around 85F overnight. Winds will be from the south around 5 mph.
