Extreme heat alert in Queen Creek as highs near 108 today - Aug 6, 6 AM

*As of Aug 6, 6 AM local time.*

Extreme heat leads the forecast

Queen Creek is starting this morning under an active Extreme Heat Warning, and the main weather story is dangerous heat building through today and tomorrow. The warning is classified as severe, with urgency listed as expected.

Current conditions are warm but not yet at the peak of the forecast heat. The air temperature is 86F, and it also feels like 86F. Relative humidity is 43%, with a dew point of 61F. Wind is 5 mph, with gusts to 12 mph, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Today and tonight

Today turns sunny, with a high near 108F. The heat index may reach as high as 112F. The chance of precipitation is just 3%, so the forecast stays very dry. Wind is expected from the northwest at 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight is forecast to be partly cloudy, with a low around 83F and temperatures rising to around 85F tonight. West southwest wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and heat safety

Tomorrow stays sunny and even hotter, with a high near 110F and a heat index as high as 113F. The low is near 86F, and the chance of precipitation is 6%. Wind is expected from the west southwest around 5 mph.

With an Extreme Heat Warning active, plan for the heat to be the main concern. Drink water, take breaks in cooler places when possible, and limit strenuous outdoor activity. Check on people and pets who may be more vulnerable to high heat.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com