*As of Aug 2, 6 AM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
A severe Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix. This alert remains active until August 4 at 8:00PM MST. The warning highlights dangerous conditions that pose significant risks to health and safety for anyone exposed to the elements without proper protection.
Current Conditions and Forecast
It is currently Sunday this morning, and the heat is already palpable. The air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature of 87F due to low humidity levels of 29%. The dew point is recorded at 54F under clear skies. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph.
Today will be exceptionally hot and sunny, with a high near 113F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 113 during the day. Southwest winds will remain light, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%. Temperatures will drop slightly tonight to a low near 88F, with mostly clear skies and south winds between 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values may still reach 110 overnight.
Tomorrow continues the pattern of intense heat under sunny skies, with a high near 112F. Heat index values are expected to peak at 114. West southwest winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 6%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 86F tomorrow night under mostly clear conditions.
