*As of Aug 20, 12 PM local time.*
Alert Status and Current Conditions
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, signaling severe heat risks through the end of the period. Additionally, two Air Quality Alerts are active, indicating potential concerns with local air conditions. These alerts require attention as temperatures rise significantly above seasonal norms.
As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like temperature of 93F due to humidity levels. The relative humidity is recorded at 41%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are light, blowing from the west-northwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing for intense solar heating.
Forecast Overview
Today will be sunny with a high near 107F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will remain in the west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 11%.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Skies will become mostly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low around 83F. Winds will turn northeast and slow to around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of sun with a high near 110F. Heat index values will again climb to 111F. Winds will be light from the southwest at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops further to 3%. Tomorrow night, skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 84F and southeast winds around 5 mph.
