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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 Air Quality Alert Issued Amidst Extreme Heat - Aug 11, 6 PM

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Queen Creek as temperatures soar to 100F. Residents are urged to monitor air conditions and stay cool during this dangerous heat event.

Dana Goddard

August 12, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 11, 6 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 with unknown severity and urgency levels as of Tuesday evening. Alongside this advisory, residents are facing dangerous heat conditions.

The current air temperature stands at 100F, while the feels-like temperature is recorded at 99F. Relative humidity is at 23%, with a dew point of 55F. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph.

The sky remains partly cloudy as evening sets in.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, followed by another chance between midnight and 1am, and then a slight chance afterward. Conditions will be partly cloudy with a low near 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight due to south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow, the high will reach near 98F, with temperatures falling to around 96F in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected under partly sunny skies. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Air Quality Alert and extreme heat, residents should take necessary precautions. Monitor local air quality updates regularly and limit outdoor activities if you are sensitive to air pollution. With temperatures feeling like 99F, it is crucial to hydrate frequently and avoid prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day.

Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those with health conditions, to ensure they remain cool and safe. Stay informed through official National Weather Service channels for any updates to the alert or forecast.

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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