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5-day forecast / Queen Creek, AZ

TuesdaySunny113° / 85°
WednesdaySunny115° / 85° 1%
ThursdaySunny114° / 87°
FridaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms112° / 85° 12%
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms109° / 83° 28%

Queen Creek Faces Dangerous Heat and Poor Air Quality - Aug 25, 12 PM

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An Extreme Heat Warning and multiple Air Quality Alerts are active for Queen Creek. Temperatures soar to 113F today with hazardous heat index values.

Dana Goddard

August 25, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 25, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Active Alerts

Queen Creek, TX is currently under the influence of dangerous weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe in intensity, which remains in effect until August 29 at 8:00PM MST. Additionally, two separate Air Quality Alerts are active for the region, indicating significant concerns regarding air purity.

Right now, the air temperature stands at 106F, though it feels like 104F due to atmospheric conditions. The relative humidity is low at 18%, with a dew point of 54F. Winds are light, blowing from the west northwest at 7 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as residents navigate this intense heat.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 113F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 111F in the afternoon, yet heat index values will remain dangerously high at up to 111. The chance of precipitation is zero percent.

Overnight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 85F. Winds will shift to the west southwest and ease to between 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow brings another day of sun with a high near 115F. Similar to today, temperatures will drop to approximately 112F in the afternoon, with heat index values peaking at 111. The chance of rain is minimal at just 1%.

Winds will come from the south at 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow night, conditions will turn partly cloudy with a low around 85F and heat index values staying high at 110.

Safety Reminders

Given the severe Extreme Heat Warning and active Air Quality Alerts, residents must take immediate precautions. Hydrate frequently and limit any midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. The combination of extreme temperatures and poor air quality poses serious health risks. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours.

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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