*As of Aug 22, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, signaling severe and expected danger from high temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn of life-threatening heat conditions that will persist through the end of August. Residents are advised to take immediate precautions against the intense sun and rising temperatures.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 104F, with a feels-like temperature of 103F due to low humidity levels at 20%. The dew point sits at 55F under a clear sky. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts may reach 6 mph. This heat is not just a number; the combination of high temperatures and humidity creates significant stress on the body.
Forecast and Additional Alerts
Today will be sunny with a high near 112F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 110F in the afternoon, with heat index values reaching as high as 111. Winds will shift from west northwest at 0 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 6%. Tonight will bring partly cloudy skies with a low around 85F. Southeast winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 110F and a low near 85F. Southwest winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 7%. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is active for the area, issued by the NWS Phoenix office. While the severity and urgency are listed as unknown, this alert indicates that air quality levels may pose health risks for sensitive groups.
