*As of Aug 16, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix. This severe alert remains in effect until August 21 at 8:00PM MST. The warning underscores the dangerous heat conditions impacting the region right now.
Current observations show the air temperature sitting at 102F, with a feels-like temperature of 100F due to low humidity levels of 20%. The dew point is recorded at 54F. Winds are light from the west northwest at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 6 mph. The sky remains mostly clear as of this afternoon.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 108F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%. Tonight, skies will clear further to mostly clear conditions with a low around 82F. Winds will shift to the southeast, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions, with a high near 110F and sunny skies. The chance of rain drops to 1%. Temperatures will remain elevated with a low near 85F. Tomorrow night, winds will increase slightly from the east at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph, while skies stay mostly clear.
