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5-day forecast / Queen Creek, AZ

MondaySunny111° / 85° 2%
TuesdaySunny110° / 86°
WednesdaySunny109° / 86° 9%
ThursdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms110° / 85° 21%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms110° / 84° 14%

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for Queen Creek as Temperatures Soar Near 111 Degrees - Aug 17, 9 AM

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An Extreme Heat Warning is active for Queen Creek, TX, with highs near 111F today and tonight lows around 85F. Residents are urged to take precautions against severe heat.

Dana Goddard

August 17, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 17, 9 AM local time.*

Severe Heat Alert Active

An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, signaling dangerous conditions that require immediate attention. The National Weather Service has issued this severe alert due to the extreme temperatures expected to persist through the coming days. This warning indicates a significant risk to health and safety, emphasizing the need for vigilance as heat indices remain critically high.

Current Conditions and Forecast

Right now, the air temperature in Queen Creek stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature of 88F. The relative humidity is at 31%, and the dew point is recorded at 55F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, offering no relief from the sun.

Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 111F. Overnight lows will drop to around 85F, though temperatures may rise slightly to approximately 87F during the night hours. Winds will shift to the east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%.

Tomorrow, the heat continues with sunny skies and a high near 110F. Lows will settle around 86F. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph during the day, shifting to east winds of 0 to 5 mph overnight. There is no chance of precipitation expected for tomorrow.

Safety Precautions

Given the severity of the Extreme Heat Warning, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours when temperatures peak. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning, as extreme heat can be life-threatening. Keep vehicles parked in shade if possible, and never leave people or pets inside closed cars.

Conserve energy by using fans and closing blinds to keep indoor spaces cooler.

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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