*As of Aug 17, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Active NWS alert: Extreme Heat Warning (severity Severe). This warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix, AZ, and remains in effect until August 21 at 8:00PM MST. The immediate threat is severe heat, with current conditions showing an air temperature of 109F and a feels-like temperature of 107F.
Relative humidity is low at 15%, with a dew point of 52F. Winds are blowing from the west at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph, under mostly clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions with a high near 111F. West winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%.
Overnight, skies will become mostly clear, with a low around 86F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 88F during the night hours. Winds will shift to the east southeast, maintaining speeds between 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with sunny skies and a high near 110F. South winds are expected at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 5%. Overnight tomorrow, conditions will turn partly cloudy with a low around 86F. East southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
