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Flood Watch and Air Quality Alert in Effect for Queen Creek as Heat Persists - Jul 16, 6 PM

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Queen Creek residents face a Flood Watch and Air Quality Alert while enduring dangerous heat with a feels-like temperature of 102F. Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight and tomorrow.

Dana Goddard

July 17, 20262 min read

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

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

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

Queen Creek, TX, is currently under two active National Weather Service alerts: a Flood Watch and an Air Quality Alert. The Flood Watch is classified as severe with future urgency, indicating potential for flooding conditions. The Air Quality Alert has an unknown severity and urgency level.

These alerts are in effect alongside dangerous heat conditions. Currently, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F. Relative humidity is at 33% with a dew point of 64F.

Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains mainly clear.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight, conditions will shift significantly. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 2am, followed by showers and thunderstorms likely. The sky will become mostly cloudy.

Temperatures will drop to a low near 73F, though they may rise to around 76F overnight. Winds will increase to the east southeast at 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow, showers and thunderstorms will be likely before 7am. This will be followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, and again between 8am and 11am, before settling into a general chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be partly sunny with a high near 93F.

Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the severe Flood Watch, residents should remain vigilant for rising water levels and avoid low-lying areas. The Air Quality Alert suggests monitoring local air quality reports, especially for sensitive groups. Additionally, the current heat index of 102F poses significant health risks.

It is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Please check local updates for any changes to the alert status.

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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