*As of Aug 13, 9 AM local time.*
Active Alert and Current Conditions
Residents in Queen Creek, Texas, should be aware that an Extreme Heat Watch is currently in effect. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, signals severe heat conditions expected to persist through mid-August. As of this morning, the atmosphere is already quite humid, with a relative humidity reading of 74% and a dew point of 72F.
The current air temperature stands at 81F, but it feels like 85F due to the moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will rise significantly over the next two days. Today, expect a high near 98F under mostly sunny skies. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2pm, with precipitation chances around 16% to 20%.
Overnight tonight, conditions will be partly cloudy with a low near 77F. A slight chance for isolated showers or storms may linger between 8pm and 4am. Winds will ease to around 5 mph from the south southeast.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions, with a high near 100F. The sky will remain mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to just 4%. Overnight tomorrow night, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 78F. Winds will shift to the east at 0 to 5 mph.
