Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect. 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...104 to 109 degrees outside of the higher terrain on Sunday and Monday due to temperatures in the middle to upper 90s and dew points in the upper 60s to lower 70s. 

* TIMING...The highest heat index values will occur from the late morning into the early evening. 

* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUNTERDON ... MIDDLESEX ... SOMERSET

PERTH AMBOY COOLING CENTERS DESIGNATED FOR
HIGH TEMPERATURES

PERTH AMBOY, NJ— The Office of Emergency Management has designated three cooling centers due to high temperatures.
  
Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center located at 1 Olive Street: 
Open M-F from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Raritan Bay Area YMCA located at 357 New Brunswick Avenue:
Open M-F from 5:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Perth Amboy Public Library located at 196 Jefferson Street: 
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

If anyone sees a person who needs help, they are urged to call the Perth Amboy Police Department at 732-442-4400. If needed, transportation will be provided by local emergency responders. 

For all emergencies, dial 9-1-1. 
 
For additional information about the City of Perth Amboy, please visit:  www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us.

Instructions:

Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.