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5-day forecast / Queen Creek, AZ

ThursdaySunny107° / 83° 11%
FridaySunny110° / 84° 3%
SaturdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms111° / 85° 12%
SundaySunny110° / 85° 6%
MondayMostly Sunny109° / 85° 5%

Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert in Effect for Queen Creek - Aug 20, 4 AM

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Queen Creek residents face an Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert. Current temperatures are hot with a feels-like of 85F, rising to near 107F today.

Dana Goddard

August 20, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 20, 4 AM local time.*

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, Texas, signaling severe heat conditions that are expected to persist. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert has been issued, indicating potential concerns with local air quality standards. These alerts require attention from all residents as temperatures climb.

It is currently Thursday overnight in Queen Creek. The air temperature stands at 83F, with a feels-like temperature of 85F due to humidity levels. Relative humidity is at 61%, and the dew point is recorded at 68F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains clear as the night progresses.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 107F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111F. West winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 7% chance of precipitation today.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. A low around 76F is expected. Southeast winds will decrease to around 5 mph. Residents should note that there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible during this window.

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with temperatures rising to a high near 110F. The heat index may again reach as high as 111F. Southwest winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 3%. Overnight tomorrow night, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 84F and southeast winds around 5 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. High heat indices can lead to heat-related illnesses quickly. Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning. Regarding the Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory conditions should monitor their symptoms and consider limiting outdoor activities if irritation occurs.

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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