*As of Aug 5, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat leads the forecast
Extreme heat is the main weather concern in Queen Creek, TX, with an active National Weather Service alert for severe heat. This afternoon, the air temperature is 99F, but it feels like 102F. Relative humidity is 33%, the dew point is 64F, and wind is 11 mph under a mostly cloudy sky.
The heat will remain the dominant issue through today and tomorrow. Heat index values may reach 113F, making outdoor activity more stressful even for people who are used to hot Texas weather.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 106F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is 4%. West northwest wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight brings partly cloudy conditions and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low is around 82F, with temperatures rising to around 85F overnight. East northeast wind is expected at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation tonight is 20%.
Tomorrow is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 108F and a low near 83F. The chance of precipitation is 4%. West northwest wind is forecast at 0 to 10 mph, and heat index values may again reach 113F.
