Humidity Rises in Queen Creek as Temps Climb Toward 98 - Jul 18, 6 AM

*As of Jul 18, 6 AM local time.*

Humid Start to the Weekend

The air in Queen Creek is thick with moisture this morning, creating a muggy atmosphere as the weekend begins. Current readings show an air temperature of 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. Relative humidity sits at 74%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the lower atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing from the north northeast at 7 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will shift slightly as the day progresses. There is a 31% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing before 11am, after which skies will turn partly sunny. The high for the day is expected to reach near 95F.

As evening approaches, the chance for precipitation drops to 20% between 11pm and 5am, with only a slight chance of any storms. Temperatures will settle to a low near 77F, though they may rise to around 79F overnight. Winds will remain light, shifting to a north direction at 0 to 5 mph.

Any rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow Outlook

The weekend continues with warmer and drier conditions. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high near 98F. Winds will be calm, coming from the north northwest at 0 to 5 mph.

The chance of precipitation drops to just 12%. As tomorrow night falls, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, with skies becoming partly cloudy. The low will be around 78F, with winds shifting to the east northeast at around 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures climbing toward 98F and high humidity levels, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat, and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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https://open-meteo.com