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Borough of Highlands, NJ
Friday July 19th, 2019 :: 09:53 a.m. EDT

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Excessive Heat Warning today thru 10pm. Sunday. Heat indexes could reach 115 on Saturday. Follow local Forecasts.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...101 to 106 this afternoon, and 105 to 110
  on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Values will be a bit lower in the elevated terrain of the Poconos and far northern  New Jersey.

* TEMPERATURES...Maximum readings in the lower and middle 90s
  this afternoon, and in the middle and upper 90s on Saturday
  afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Overnight lows will range mainly
  in the middle and upper 70s.

* TIMING...The most dangerous of the heat and humidity will occur
  from mid afternoon into the early evening each day.

* IMPACTS...The excessive heat and humidity may cause heat stress
  or heat stroke. The most susceptible individuals are the
  elderly and those with pre-existing health issues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or
the late evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion
and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing.
Drink plenty of water.

To reduce your risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest
breaks in a shaded or air conditioned environment. Anyone overcome
by heat should be moved to a cool 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 create a DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Stay in an air-conditioned environment, stay out of the sun, and
check on elderly relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a
vehicle under any circumstance. This is especially true during hot
weather when a car`s interior can reach lethal temperatures in a
matter of minutes.

Instructions:

Follow precautions in the warning. Drink Plenty of Water, limit outdoor activity, and please Check on your Elderly Neighbors

Address/Location
Borough of Highlands, NJ
42 Shore Dr
Highlands, NJ 07732

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-872-1224

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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