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WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms105° / 81° 23%
ThursdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely100° / 76° 62%
FridayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely96° / 75° 74%
SaturdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 77° 33%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 77° 32%

Queen Creek Air Quality Alert Issued Amid Dangerous Heat - Jul 14, 6 PM

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Queen Creek as temperatures soar. Current conditions show a feels-like temperature of 105F with poor air quality concerns.

Dana Goddard

July 15, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 14, 6 PM local time.*

Alert and Current Conditions

Residents of Queen Creek, TX, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect, signaling potential health concerns due to poor air quality standards in the area. The severity and urgency levels for this specific alert are currently listed as unknown by the issuing authority.

Right now, the heat is intense. The air temperature is recorded at 104F, but the heat index makes it feel like 105F. Humidity is low at 23%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are light at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 5 mph. The sky is mostly clear, allowing the sun to intensify the heat without cloud cover to provide relief.

Forecast Overview

Today, the high is expected to reach near 103F, with a low near 81F. The sky will transition from partly cloudy to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The chance of precipitation is 11%.

Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5am. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81F, though they may rise to around 84F overnight. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat continues with a high near 105F and a low near 81F. The sky will be mostly sunny. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The chance of precipitation is 23%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will be from the south at around 5 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the dangerous heat with a feels-like temperature of 105F, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Additionally, due to the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory conditions should monitor their symptoms and consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities until the alert is lifted.

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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