*As of Aug 9, 6 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Dangerous heat dominates the weather landscape in Queen Creek this Sunday evening. The air temperature currently sits at 109F, but with humidity levels at 18% and a dew point of 57F, the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 109F. Wind conditions are light at 10 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 6 mph.
The sky remains overcast as the day draws to a close.
Two active National Weather Service alerts are in effect for the area. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified with severe severity and expected urgency, is currently active until August 9 at 8:00PM MST. Additionally, a Special Weather Statement, carrying moderate severity and expected urgency, has been issued to highlight developing weather patterns. These alerts underscore the immediate need for caution as temperatures remain dangerously high.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Following that, patchy blowing dust may develop alongside a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low near 85F, though temperatures may rise to around 87F overnight.
Winds will increase from the south southeast at 5 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is estimated at 20%.
