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SaturdaySunny108° / 82° 4%
SundaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms108° / 80° 56%
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TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms106° / 81° 30%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms107° / 80° 35%

Blowing Dust Advisory in Effect as Queen Creek Heat Intensifies - Jul 11, 6 AM

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A Blowing Dust Advisory is active for Queen Creek as temperatures soar near 108F. Residents should prepare for reduced visibility and extreme heat conditions through tomorrow.

Dana Goddard

July 11, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 11, 6 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

A Blowing Dust Advisory is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas. This moderate-severity alert, issued by the National Weather Service, remains active until 10:00 PM MST on July 11. The advisory highlights the potential for reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions due to wind-driven dust.

As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature also at 90F. The relative humidity is at 38%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F. Winds are currently blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains overcast at this hour.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, conditions are expected to be sunny with a high near 108F. The low will drop to around 82F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4%. According to the National Weather Service, northwest winds will range from 5 to 15 mph during the day.

Tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 85F overnight. A significant change in conditions is expected between 9 PM and 11 PM, with areas of blowing dust developing. Following this, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 PM and 3 AM. Winds will shift to the south southwest, increasing to 5 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tomorrow’s Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will remain near 108F, with temperatures falling to around 106F in the afternoon. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111F. The sky will be sunny initially, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 4 PM and 5 PM. Afterward, showers and thunderstorms are likely. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. West winds will be 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night, showers and thunderstorms will likely continue before 5 AM. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 80F. Southeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 60%.

Safety Reminders

Given the extreme heat and blowing dust, residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. During the advisory, use caution while driving due to reduced visibility. Check on neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Dana Goddard

Dana Goddard covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Queen Creek.

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