Middlesex County, NJ
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 11:00 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
What
Heat index values up to 102 degrees expected.
Where
Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
When
From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Additional Details
Some showers and thunderstorms later Thursday afternoon and again later Friday afternoon will provide some local relief from the heat, however it will still remain very humid. It will then turn much less humid this weekend in the wake of a cold front.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Areas Impacted
- Sussex
- Warren
- Morris
- Hunterdon
- Somerset
- Middlesex
- Western Monmouth
- Ocean
- Southeastern Burlington
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Today's Severe Storm Potential
Created by the NWS Mount Holly WFO
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop this afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong to severe, with damaging winds and brief downpours being the main threats.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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