*As of Aug 1, 6 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Active Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. 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 a blistering 111F. Due to low humidity levels of just 13%, the heat index—the value that reflects how hot it feels to the human body—is currently reported at 108F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain dangerously high through the evening and into the next day. Today’s high reached near 112F, with a low expected near 87F. The chance of precipitation is negligible at just 2%, leaving skies mostly clear.
Tonight, conditions will stay mostly clear with lows around 87F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 89F overnight. Heat index values will climb as high as 110. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings no relief from the intense heat. The sky will be sunny with a high near 113F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 113, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.
Winds will come from the west southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain drops slightly to 1%. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies with a low around 86F, though temperatures may rise to around 88F overnight with heat indices up to 110.
