Heat Advisory until 06:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem. In Maryland, Caroline, Talbot, Kent MD and Queen Annes. In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Kent.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot and humid conditions will continue through Monday, however showers and thunderstorms will arrive later Monday afternoon and evening bringing more significant relief for Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT ... INLAND SUSSEX ... KENT ... QUEEN ANNE'S ... TALBOT ... CAROLINE ... SALEM ... CUMBERLAND ... ATLANTIC ... CAPE MAY
Instructions:
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. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Address/Location
Middle Township PD
31 Mechanic St
Cape May County, NJ 08210
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-465-8700
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MTPDTIPS followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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:
- Heat Advisory