Full Notification

A heat advisory for the Union County area remains in effect through Sunday at 8:00 PM. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and check on any neighbors in need. Please do not leave children or pets unattended in a car.

The Westfield Memorial Library has been designated as a cooling center, and is available during its hours of operation. For heat safety tips from the National Weather Service, please visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

In addition, New Jersey American Water is asking customers to voluntarily limit all non-essential water use until further notice. Please use the following schedule for outdoor watering needs:

• If your street address ends in an even number, please water on even-numbered dates.
• If your street address ends in an odd number, please water on odd-numbered dates.

Residents are also advised to water early or late in the day to minimize evaporation. American Water advises that, should current conditions continue, a mandatory conservation notice may follow.