*As of Jul 21, 6 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, signaling severe and expected dangerous heat conditions. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 100F. Relative humidity is at 31% with a dew point of 63F.
Winds are blowing from the west at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 2 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy.
The National Weather Service has issued this warning to alert residents to the significant heat risk. The official alert was issued on July 21 at 11:58AM MST and remains in effect until July 27 at 8:00PM MST. This period covers the current stretch of dangerously high temperatures that residents must prepare for immediately.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
Today, residents can expect a high near 100F and a low near 80F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. The sky will be mostly sunny with west winds around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low around 80F, though temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, another chance between 8pm and 9pm, and a slight chance between 9pm and 5am. East northeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
