*As of Aug 4, 6 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat leads the forecast
Queen Creek is dealing with dangerous heat this evening, with an active extreme heat warning and an air quality alert in place. The air temperature is 104F, and it feels like 104F. The relative humidity is 22%, the dew point is 57F, and the sky is partly cloudy. Wind is moving at 9 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph.
Today’s high is near 104F, with a low near 84F. The chance of precipitation is 7%, and skies remain partly cloudy. The heat remains the main concern, especially for anyone spending time outside or in places without reliable cooling.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight is expected to stay partly cloudy, with a low around 84F. Temperatures may rise to around 87F overnight, and heat index values could be as high as 110. South southwest wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 106F and heat index values as high as 112. The low is near 82F, and the chance of precipitation is 10%. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after the sunny stretch. West southwest wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
