*As of Jul 7, 6 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Queen Creek is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, signaling severe and dangerous heat conditions for the area. 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 extreme heat, an Air Quality Alert is also active, having been issued on July 6 at 8:42AM MST by the same office. These combined alerts highlight a significant health risk for the community.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 111F, with a feels-like temperature of 111F. The relative humidity is low at 14%, and the dew point is 49F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph, under a mostly clear sky. This heat index value of 111F indicates that the perceived temperature is just as dangerous as the actual air temperature.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high is expected to reach near 110F, with a low near 83F. The sky will remain mostly clear, with only a 5% chance of precipitation. Tonight, conditions will stay mostly clear with a low around 83. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 85 overnight. Winds will shift to the south southeast, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The sky will be sunny, with a high near 113F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 111. Winds will be variable from the northwest, ranging from 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 84. Temperatures may rise to around 86 overnight. Winds will be from the south southeast, 0 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
