*As of Aug 6, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat this afternoon
Queen Creek is dealing with dangerous heat this afternoon, with an active National Weather Service Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert in place. The current air temperature is 102F, and it feels like 105F. Relative humidity is 28%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are at 8 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, and the sky is partly cloudy.
The heat is the main concern. Even with relatively low humidity, the combination of strong sun and very hot air can make outdoor activity more taxing, especially for people working outside or spending extended time away from cooling.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high near 108F and only a 2% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 113F. Winds are expected from the west northwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight should be partly cloudy, with a low around 84F and temperatures rising to around 86F overnight. Winds are expected from the west southwest at 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 111F and a low near 84F. The chance of precipitation is 11%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Heat index values may again reach as high as 113F, with west wind at 5 to 10 mph.
