*As of Sep 14, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Arrives
Queen Creek is currently under the influence of intense heat, with air temperatures reaching 97F. The combination of heat and humidity has pushed the feels-like temperature up to a dangerous 101F. Relative humidity sits at 37%, with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at around 5 mph, though current readings show gusts up to 11 mph at 14 mph sustained. The sky remains mostly cloudy as this heat wave persists.
Storms and Forecasts
Today, residents should expect a high near 100F, with temperatures falling to around 98F in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, bringing a 24% chance of precipitation overall. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight.
Tonight brings a mostly cloudy sky with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, followed by another chance for rain later in the night. The low will settle around 79F, with temperatures rising slightly to around 81F overnight. Winds remain light at around 5 mph from the southeast.
There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow looks to be slightly cooler but still humid. The high will reach near 99F under mostly sunny skies. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 9am, followed by a slight chance later in the day.
