*As of Aug 29, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Active Alerts
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Queen Creek, signaling severe conditions as temperatures soar. The National Weather Service has also issued a Blowing Dust Advisory due to moderate severity risks. Additionally, a Flood Watch remains active with severe urgency, and an Air Quality Alert is in place. These alerts underscore the need for caution as the region navigates complex weather patterns.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 104F, but the heat index makes it feel like 107F. Relative humidity sits at 26% with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the west southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, highs will reach near 110F, dropping to around 108F in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm. The heat index may climb as high as 113F.
Winds will shift to west southwest at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tonight, conditions will turn partly cloudy with lows near 81F. Patchy blowing dust and a chance of showers and thunderstorms are likely before 7pm, becoming more probable between 7pm and 8pm. The chance continues through the night, with winds shifting to east southeast at 5 to 15 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 60% overnight.
