*As of Jul 7, 2 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, a severe alert issued by the National Weather Service. This warning remains in effect until July 9 at 8:00PM MST. The region is also subject to an Air Quality Alert, which was issued on July 6 at 8:42AM MST by the NWS Phoenix AZ office. These alerts highlight the significant environmental challenges facing the area right now.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat. At this time, the air temperature is 88F, with a feels-like temperature of 88F. The relative humidity is low at 19%, and the dew point sits at 40F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 113F. The low will drop to near 81F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will reach as high as 110. Winds will be from the west southwest at 0 to 10 mph. Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will fall to around 81, though they may rise slightly to around 83 later in the night. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the extreme heat continues. The sky will be sunny with a high near 113F and a low near 84F. There is no chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 111. Winds will shift to the west southwest at 0 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 84 and south winds between 0 and 10 mph.
