*As of Jul 7, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Queen Creek is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, signaling severe and expected dangerous heat conditions. The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued this alert, which remains in effect until July 9 at 8:00PM MST. In addition to the heat threat, an Air Quality Alert is also active, issued on July 6 at 8:42AM MST by the same office.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave. The air temperature stands at 108F, while the heat index makes it feel like 104F. Relative humidity is low at 14%, with a dew point of 48F. Winds are currently blowing from the west at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 113F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 111F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach as high as 110. West winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Overnight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 83F. Temperatures will rise to around 85F during the night. South southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 113F. Heat index values could climb as high as 111. Northwest winds will be variable, ranging from 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 7%. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 84F. South southeast winds will range from 0 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
