*As of Aug 10, 7 AM local time.*
Extreme Heat Warning
Queen Creek is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature at 86F and a feels-like temperature of 87F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 111F today. Conditions are clear now, with winds from the west southwest at 5 mph and gusts up to 8 mph.
Temperatures will soar to a high near 106F during the day before dropping to a low near 81F tonight. The sky will be sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5pm. Winds may increase to between 0 and 10 mph. Any rainfall today is expected to be minimal, with less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Evening Storms and Tomorrow Outlook
Overnight, the sky will become mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing dust is likely before 7pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Temperatures will rise slightly to around 83F overnight as southwest winds pick up to 5-15 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 50% tonight.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 103F, offering slight relief from the peak heat. Skies will be mostly sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 5pm. Winds will remain from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the combination of extreme heat and potential storms requires caution.
