*As of Aug 18, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
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 and remains in effect until August 21 at 8:00PM MST. The immediate threat is severe heat, with current air temperatures at 109F and a feels-like temperature of 108F.
Relative humidity sits at 16%, with a dew point of 54F. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts to 7 mph, under mostly clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 110F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 110. West winds will be around 5 mph. The low tonight will be near 86F, though temperatures may rise to around 88 overnight. Skies will be mostly clear, with southeast winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat persists. Expect sunny skies and a high near 109F. Heat index values could climb as high as 111. Winds will shift to west northwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
