*As of Jul 28, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, signaling severe and dangerous heat conditions. As of this Tuesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the heat index makes it feel like 105F. The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are blowing from the west at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, under partly cloudy skies.
The National Weather Service has issued this warning to highlight the significant risk posed by the extreme temperatures. The alert remains active until August 2 at 8:00PM MST. During this period, residents should anticipate dangerously high heat index values that can lead to heat-related illnesses for those who are outdoors for extended periods.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will be sunny with a high near 105F. The low tonight will drop to around 83F, though temperatures may rise to approximately 86F overnight. Skies will be partly cloudy tonight with south southwest winds ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 109F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 112F. Winds will shift to the west southwest, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The low tomorrow night will be around 84F, with mostly clear skies and south southwest winds of 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation for tomorrow is just 2%.
