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Ship Bottom Police Department
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 :: 02:23 p.m. EDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Heat index values from 100 to 104 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest temperatures and heat indices are expected to occur on Thursday. Low temperatures in the mid 70s Thursday night will not provide much relief from the heat.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE ... SOMERSET ... MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... MERCER ... GLOUCESTER ... CAMDEN ... NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON ... OCEAN ... SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON ... DELAWARE ... PHILADELPHIA ... EASTERN CHESTER ... EASTERN MONTGOMERY ... LOWER BUCKS

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
Ship Bottom Police Department
1621 Long Beach Blvd
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-494-1518

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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

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