*As of Aug 21, 12 PM local time.*
Severe Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Residents of Queen Creek, TX, are currently under the influence of two significant National Weather Service alerts: an Extreme Heat Warning and multiple Air Quality Alerts. The current conditions reflect the intensity of these warnings, with the air temperature at 99F and a feels-like temperature of 99F. The sky remains clear, humidity is at 29%, and the dew point sits at 61F.
Winds are light, recorded at 0 mph with gusts reaching up to 5 mph.
The Extreme Heat Warning, issued by the NWS Phoenix AZ, is in effect until August 28 at 8:00PM MST. This severe alert underscores the dangerous heat levels expected in the region. Additionally, Air Quality Alerts have been issued for August 20 and August 21, indicating periods where air quality may pose health risks.
Forecast Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 111F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 109F in the afternoon, with heat index values reaching as high as 111. West winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 84F, though they may rise slightly to around 86F overnight. Southeast winds will pick up slightly to around 5 mph.
