*As of Sep 3, 12 PM local time.*
Current Heat Conditions
Queen Creek is experiencing intense heat this Thursday afternoon. The air temperature currently stands at 93F, but the combination of humidity and sun pushes the feels-like temperature to 94F. Relative humidity is at 36%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light from the southwest at 3 mph, though gusts may reach 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 102F today before settling to a low around 77F tonight. While the day starts sunny, conditions will shift later in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 5pm.
The overall chance of precipitation for the day is listed at 16%, though official guidance suggests a 20% chance with rainfall amounts likely less than a tenth of an inch.
As evening turns to night, skies will become mostly cloudy. The risk for storms continues, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, followed by a chance between 11pm and 5am, and then a slight chance afterward. Winds will shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The probability of precipitation rises to 40% during these overnight hours.
Tomorrow Outlook
Temperatures will remain very warm tomorrow, with a high near 100F and a low around 78F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, but conditions are expected to improve quickly. The rest of the day will be mostly sunny with highs falling to around 98F in the afternoon.
