*As of Jul 12, 6 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in effect for Queen Creek, TX, indicating an environment favorable for severe weather development. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix and remains active until 9:00 PM MST on July 12.
Current conditions reflect a volatile atmosphere. The air temperature stands at 106F, but the heat index makes it feel like 107F. Relative humidity is low at 22%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 23 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, suggesting the potential for the mentioned storm activity.
Tonight and Tomorrow Forecast
Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 PM. After that time, conditions may shift to patchy blowing dust with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9 PM and 4 AM. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though they may rise to around 83F overnight. Winds will decrease to 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow, the sky will clear to sunny conditions. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4 PM. The high will reach near 106F, with temperatures falling to around 104F in the afternoon. Heat index values could climb as high as 111F. Winds will be light, between 0 and 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 24% overall, aligning with the official forecast of a 20% chance later in the day.
