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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for Queen Creek as Temperatures Soar - Jul 31, 11 AM

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An Extreme Heat Warning is active for Queen Creek, TX. Current air temperatures are at 100F with a heat index of 98F. Highs near 114F today and 115F tomorrow.

Dana Goddard

July 31, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 31, 11 AM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway

Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix. This severe alert remains in effect until August 3 at 8:00PM MST. The danger is immediate and significant.

Right now, the air temperature stands at 100F, while the heat index makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity is low at 20%, with a dew point of 52F. Winds are blowing from the west-northwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph under clear skies.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 114F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 112F in the afternoon. The heat index will reach as high as 112. Winds will shift to the west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation.

Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 87F. The heat index will remain high at 110. Southwest winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat. Expect sunny skies and a high near 115F. The heat index will climb to 112. Southwest winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. Precipitation chances drop to 0%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 89F and a heat index of 110.

Safety Reminders

Given the severity of this warning, residents must take extreme caution. The combination of high temperatures and humidity creates life-threatening conditions. Limit outdoor exertion to the early morning or late evening hours if absolutely necessary.

Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning. Never leave people or pets in parked vehicles.

The heat index values indicate that the body will struggle to cool itself effectively, making this a serious public health concern until the warning expires.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Dana Goddard

Dana Goddard covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Queen Creek.

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