*As of Aug 10, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Queen Creek residents are facing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature reaching 102F and a feels-like temperature of 104F. Relative humidity sits at 26%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the west at 9 mph, with gusts up to 17 mph, under clear skies.
An Air Quality Alert is currently active for the area. While specific severity and urgency details are not provided in the current data, this alert indicates that air quality levels may pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups. Residents should monitor local updates for any changes in conditions.
Forecast Details
Today, temperatures will climb to a high near 106F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 110. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. West winds will be around 10 mph. Any rainfall today will likely be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low near 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with the chance of precipitation at 40%. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Again, any rainfall tonight is expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow, the sky will clear up to sunny conditions with a high near 103F. West southwest winds will be between 5 and 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 8%.
