Extreme heat is forecast through the weekend. Heat index values will rise over the next few days, potentially reaching 107 to 112 degrees. 
Extreme heat is forecast through the weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning is posted today through 10 PM Sunday. High temperatures and humidity on Thursday will create heat index values near 100 degrees in the warning area. An Excessive Heat Watch is posted for all remaining New Jersey counties from noon Friday through 10 PM Sunday.
Impacts to New Jersey
High heat index temperatures increase the risk of life-threatening heat-related illness. Vulnerable populations include the elderly, very young, people with chronic health issues, those with heart and lung conditions, people without air conditioning, pets, and people working outside. Heat index values will rise over the next few days, potentially reaching 107 to 112 degrees on Saturday.
Instructions:
Vulnerable populations include the elderly, very young, people with chronic health issues, those with heart and lung conditions, people without air conditioning, pets, and people working outside.
Citizens should remain indoors in air condition or seek a cooling center by calling 211 or your local emergency management office.
Address/Location
Hudson County Office of Emergency Management
830 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-369-5200
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Warning