*As of Aug 27, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for Queen Creek, signaling severe and expected dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn of life-threatening heat levels that require immediate caution.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. As of Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 102F, with a feels-like temperature also at 102F. Relative humidity is low at 23%, and the dew point is 57F. Winds are calm at 0 mph, though gusts may reach 4 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.
The official forecast indicates that 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. West winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low near 86F. There is a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 111F. Afternoon temperatures may drop to around 109F, while heat index values continue to reach 111. Winds will be light from the southwest at 0 to 5 mph.
