*As of Jul 11, 6 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A Blowing Dust Advisory is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, with moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued this advisory on July 11, running from 12:27 PM MST until 10:00 PM MST. Drivers and outdoor enthusiasts should exercise caution as visibility may be reduced by blowing dust.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave gripping the region. The air temperature stands at 106F, with a feels-like temperature also recorded at 106F. Relative humidity is low at 21%, and the dew point is 57F. Winds are blowing at 16 mph with gusts reaching 28 mph, contributing to the dry and dusty environment. The sky remains clear as of this evening.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, patchy blowing dust is expected between 7pm and 11pm. Following this, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low near 82F. Temperatures may rise to around 86F overnight. South winds will range from 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 108F. The day will start sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm. Highs will fall to around 106F in the afternoon, with heat index values reaching as high as 111. West winds will be 0 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 51%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 2am. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low near 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight. East winds will be 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
