*As of Aug 19, 4 AM local time.*
Critical Weather Alerts Active
Residents of Queen Creek, TX are under two active National Weather Service alerts as of this Wednesday overnight. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe in severity and expected in urgency, is in effect until August 21 at 8:00PM MST. This warning highlights the dangerous heat conditions impacting the region.
Additionally, a Blowing Dust Advisory, rated moderate in severity and expected in urgency, remains active until August 19 at 10:00PM MST. These alerts indicate that visibility may be reduced due to dust and temperatures will remain dangerously high for an extended period.
Current Conditions and Forecast
It is currently Wednesday overnight with clear skies. The air temperature stands at 91F, while the feels-like temperature is 95F. Relative humidity is at 46% with a dew point of 67F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at around 5 mph, though gusts can reach higher speeds later in the night.
Today, expect a high near 109F and a low near 86F. The sky will be sunny initially, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 5pm. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111.
North northwest winds will range from 0 to 10 mph. There is a 15% to 20% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 86F, though they may rise to around 88F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 11pm. Winds will become more active, shifting to the southeast at 5 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.
