Excessive Heat Watch until 08:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory Wednesday, heat index values of 100 to 105 are expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch Thursday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware along and southeast of the I-95 corridor.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously hot temperatures and humidity may continue into the weekend.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE ... SOMERSET ... MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... MERCER ... GLOUCESTER ... CAMDEN ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... DELAWARE ... PHILADELPHIA ... EASTERN MONTGOMERY ... LOWER BUCKS
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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.
Address/Location
Township of Southampton
5 Retreat Rd
Southampton Township, NJ 08088
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-859-2736
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SOUTHAMPTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Watch