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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, 10 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 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, 10 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

A Blowing Dust Advisory is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, with moderate severity and expected urgency. The advisory remains active until 10:00 PM MST on July 11. This alert signals potential for reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions due to dust in the air.

Right now, the air temperature stands at 93F, with a feels-like temperature also at 93F. Relative humidity is at 34%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the west northwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, expect sunny skies with a high near 108F. The low will drop to around 82F. There is only a 4% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service indicates west northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph will accompany the heat.

Tonight, conditions will shift. Areas of blowing dust are expected between 9pm and 11pm. Following that, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 3am. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise to around 85F overnight. Winds will shift to the south southwest, increasing from 5 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tomorrow’s Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will remain near 108F, with a low of 80F. The chance of precipitation rises to 56%. The day will start sunny, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, and then showers and thunderstorms likely later. Heat index values could reach as high as 111F. West winds will be 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the extreme heat and blowing dust, stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. During the advisory, use caution while driving due to reduced visibility. Layer up if temperatures drop unexpectedly tonight.

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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