*As of Aug 1, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Active NWS alert: Extreme Heat Warning (severity Severe). The National Weather Service has issued this warning due to dangerously high temperatures that pose significant risks to health and safety. It is critical for residents to monitor conditions closely and take immediate steps to protect themselves from the intense heat.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 111F, with a feels-like temperature of 109F. The relative humidity is at 14%, and the dew point is 52F. Winds are blowing at 8 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, under clear skies. This combination of high heat and low humidity creates an environment where heat-related illnesses can develop rapidly.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Queen Creek will experience sunny skies with a high near 114F and a low near 87F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will fall to around 112F in the afternoon, with heat index values as high as 113F.
Winds will be from the west northwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear, with a low around 87F. Temperatures may rise to around 89F overnight, and heat index values could reach as high as 110F. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, sunny conditions are expected with a high near 113F and a low near 86F. The chance of precipitation remains at 1%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 113F during the day.
