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5-day forecast / Queen Creek, AZ

ThursdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely101° / 74° 58%
FridayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely92° / 76° 74%
SaturdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 76° 36%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny99° / 77° 31%
MondayChance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 78° 26%

Flood Watch and Air Quality Alert in Effect for Queen Creek as Heat and Rain Approach - Jul 16, 6 AM

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Queen Creek residents face a Flood Watch and Air Quality Alert amid extreme heat. Temperatures near 101F today bring high fire danger and health risks as storms develop.

Dana Goddard

July 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 16, 6 AM local time.*

Severe Weather and Air Quality Concerns

A Flood Watch with severe severity is currently active for Queen Creek, Texas, alongside an Air Quality Alert of unknown severity. These alerts, issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix, signal significant environmental changes for the region. The Flood Watch remains in effect until July 17 at 5:00AM MST, while the Air Quality Alert began on July 15 at 10:07AM MST.

Residents should monitor local updates closely as conditions evolve.

Current Conditions and Forecast

It is currently Thursday this morning in Queen Creek. The air temperature stands at 84F, with a feels-like temperature of 87F. Relative humidity is at 58%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching 2 mph. The sky is partly cloudy.

Today, the high will reach near 101F, with temperatures dropping to around 96F in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a 60% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 74F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, continuing through the night. The chance of precipitation rises to 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the high will be near 92F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, and then likely again between 3pm and 5pm. The sky will be partly sunny.

The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will be from the west southwest at around 5 mph. Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 8pm.

The low will be around 76F, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the extreme heat today, with a high near 101F and a feels-like temperature of 87F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. The active Flood Watch indicates potential for rapid water accumulation; avoid driving through flooded roadways. Additionally, the Air Quality Alert suggests that sensitive groups should take precautions to reduce exposure to poor air quality.

Please check local resources for the latest updates.

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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