Humid Start in Queen Creek as Temperatures Climb Toward 98 - Jul 18, 10 AM

*As of Jul 18, 10 AM local time.*

Humidity and Heat Ahead

A notably humid start defines the weather in Queen Creek this Saturday morning. The air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index feels significantly warmer at 87F due to a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 72F. The sky remains overcast with winds blowing at 9 mph, though gusts are reported at 8 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will shift as the day progresses. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 11am, with the probability of precipitation at 18%. After that, skies will clear to mostly sunny.

Highs will reach near 95F, while lows will drop to around 77F. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the night under partly cloudy skies.

Winds will decrease to north speeds of 0 to 5 mph. Any rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will intensify tomorrow. Skies will remain mostly sunny with highs climbing to near 98F. Lows will settle around 78F.

The chance of precipitation drops to 12%. Winds will be light, from the north northwest at 0 to 5 mph. Later tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, with partly cloudy skies and lows around 78F.

Winds will shift to the east northeast at around 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With humidity levels high and temperatures climbing toward 98F, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. There are no active National Weather Service alerts for this area.

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Sources

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