*As of Aug 23, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active 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. In addition to the thermal threat, two Air Quality Alerts are also in effect, indicating that atmospheric conditions may pose additional health risks alongside the extreme warmth.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. As of Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 104F, though it feels like 102F due to humidity levels. The relative humidity is recorded at 19%, with a dew point of 54F.
Winds are blowing from the west at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy despite the intense solar radiation.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 111F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 109F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach as high as 110. West winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 7%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly cloudy with a low around 85F. The chance of precipitation rises to 30%. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 7pm and 8pm, followed by a chance between 8pm and 10pm, and another slight chance between 10pm and 1am. West northwest winds will increase to 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
