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5-day forecast / Queen Creek, AZ

WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 76° 24%
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 32%
FridayMostly Sunny100° / 78° 8%
SaturdayMostly Sunny104° / 79° 7%
SundayMostly Sunny106° / 82° 7%

Queen Creek Heat and Air Quality Alert - Aug 11, 3 PM

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Queen Creek as temperatures soar to a high near 103F today. Residents should monitor air conditions and stay hydrated.

Dana Goddard

August 11, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 11, 3 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alerts

Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect while the region experiences intense heat. Right now, the air temperature stands at 99F with a feels-like reading of 99F.

The relative humidity is at 29%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the west at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 103F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 17%. Winds will shift to the west at 5 to 10 mph during the day.

As evening turns to night, conditions will become partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before midnight, followed by another chance between midnight and 1am, and a slight chance afterward. The low will drop to near 80F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F overnight.

South winds will be light at 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly with a high near 98F. Temperatures may fall to around 96F in the afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny with south southwest winds around 5 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a precipitation chance of 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Looking ahead to tomorrow night, skies will turn mostly cloudy with a low around 76F. South winds will remain near 5 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 11pm, continuing between 11pm and 5am, with a slight chance lingering afterward. The precipitation chance rises to 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Air Quality Alert and extreme heat, residents are advised to limit outdoor exertion during peak afternoon hours. Stay hydrated and monitor local air quality updates. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to high temperatures or poor air conditions.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Dana Goddard

Dana Goddard covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Queen Creek.

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