Heat Advisory in Effect through Friday afternoon for portions of the NYC metro.
Here is an update concerning the excessive heat threat through Friday.
Overview:
WHAT:
Heat Advisory in Effect through Friday afternoon for portions of the NYC metro.
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WHERE: NYC, Nassau and southern Westchester counties, and portions of northeast NJ.
WHEN: Through Friday afternoon, with the highest heat indices each afternoon.
Potential Hazards and Impacts:
Excessive Heat:
Hazards:
* Max Temperatures of 90-95.
* Max Heat Indices mid to upper 90s.
Impacts:
* The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
* Extreme heat can cause illness and death among the at-risk population who can not stay cool.
* Seniors, infants, and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk from the heat.
Address/Location
Rahway Police Department
1 City Hall Plaza
Rahway, NJ 07065
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-827-2200
Tim Dunn
Rahway Office of Emergency Management
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