*As of Aug 28, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Queen Creek, TX is currently under the influence of severe weather alerts as it is Friday this afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning with severe severity, alongside two separate Air Quality Alerts. Residents are advised to take these warnings seriously as conditions remain hazardous.
Current observations show air temperatures at 104F, with a feels-like temperature also registering at 104F. Relative humidity is low at 22%, and the dew point sits at 57F. Winds are light, blowing from the west southwest at 6 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 111F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 112F. West southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 7% chance of precipitation, with a low near 85F expected tonight.
Tonight brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 4am. Conditions will be partly cloudy with a low around 85F. Southeast winds will hover around 5 mph, and the chance of precipitation rises to 20% during this window.
Tomorrow remains mostly sunny but hot, with a high near 109F. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 107F in the afternoon. Heat index values will again reach as high as 112F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 5pm. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
