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5-day forecast / Queen Creek, AZ

ThursdayMostly Sunny112° / 86° 2%
FridaySunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers111° / 85° 15%
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms108° / 83° 37%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms104° / 78° 64%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms101° / 78° 35%

Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert in Effect for Queen Creek - Aug 27, 4 AM

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Queen Creek residents face extreme heat with highs near 112F under an active Extreme Heat Warning. An Air Quality Alert is also in place as temperatures remain dangerously high.

Dana Goddard

August 27, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 27, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Active Alerts

It is currently Thursday overnight in Queen Creek, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F with a feels-like value of 87F. The relative humidity is at 26%, with a dew point of 51F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph, under clear skies.

Two active National Weather Service alerts are currently in effect for this area. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe and expected, is active until August 29 at 8:00PM MST. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert remains in force. These alerts underscore the need for caution as conditions remain hazardous.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, Queen Creek will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 112F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 112F. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation, with west winds around 5 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low near 86F tonight.

Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy with temperatures rising slightly to around 88F before settling back down. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between midnight and 3am, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. South winds will remain light at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 111F. The heat index may reach 111F. While the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm, bringing the precipitation chance to 20%. Winds will be light from the south at 0 to 5 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. High temperatures combined with heat index values near 112F pose significant health risks. Please check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals regularly.

With the concurrent Air Quality Alert, consider reducing outdoor activities if you are sensitive to air quality changes. Ensure that vehicles and pets are not left in hot cars, as interior temperatures can rise rapidly.

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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