Humidity Clings to Queen Creek as Temperatures Climb Toward 99 - Jul 18, 2 PM

*As of Jul 18, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in Queen Creek feels heavy this afternoon, with a dew point of 72F creating a muggy atmosphere. Relative humidity sits at 70%, making the current air temperature of 82F feel like 87F. Winds are light, blowing at 5 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will clear up slightly as the day progresses. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 95F. The chance of precipitation is low at 6%.

As evening falls, skies will turn partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may develop after midnight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours.

Winds will shift to the east-northeast at around 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will intensify significantly by tomorrow. Highs are forecast to reach near 99F. The morning will bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, followed by mostly sunny skies for the rest of the day.

The chance of precipitation remains at 20%. Winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the southeast. Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 79F.

Another slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 11pm and midnight. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures climbing toward 99F and high humidity, staying hydrated is essential. Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Keep an eye on the sky for any developing storms late tonight and early tomorrow morning.

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Sources

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