*As of Jul 30, 10 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Residents in Queen Creek, TX, are currently navigating a significant weather event characterized by extreme heat and compromised air quality. It is currently Thursday this morning, and conditions are already intense. The air temperature stands at 100F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F due to relative humidity levels at 21% and a dew point of 54F.
Winds are light at 3 mph, with gusts reaching 2 mph, under a clear sky.
Two active National Weather Service alerts are in effect for this area. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe with expected urgency, is active until August 2 at 8:00PM MST. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is in place, though its specific severity and urgency details are listed as unknown. These alerts underscore the seriousness of the current environmental conditions.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will remain sunny with a high near 112F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 110F in the afternoon, though heat index values may reach as high as 112. West winds will range from 0 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 0%. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 85F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 87F overnight under southwest winds of approximately 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings continued sunny skies and intensifying heat, with a high near 114F. Afternoon temperatures will drop to around 112F, but heat index values will again peak at 112. South southwest winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
