Queen Creek under extreme heat warning; 104 and feels like 106 - Aug 6, 6 PM

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

Heat and current conditions

Dangerous heat is the main weather concern for Queen Creek, where an extreme heat warning is active along with an air quality alert. Current conditions are mostly clear, with an air temperature of 104 and a heat index of 106. Relative humidity is 25%, with a dew point of 61. Wind is 8 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph.

Today’s high is near 104, with a low near 84 and a 3% chance of precipitation. Skies are partly cloudy overall, so the heat remains the main issue rather than rain.

Tonight and tomorrow

Tonight stays partly cloudy, with a low around 84. West southwest wind is forecast at 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow is expected to be hotter, with a high near 111 and a low near 84. The forecast calls for sun, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The chance of precipitation is 11%. Heat index values may reach as high as 113, with west wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

The National Weather Service has an extreme heat warning in effect for the area, with severe heat risk expected. An air quality alert is also active.

In this kind of heat, keep outdoor activity as light as possible, drink water regularly, and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces when you can. Check on people who may be more sensitive to heat, and be mindful that poor air quality can make strenuous outdoor activity harder for some people.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com