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Ship Bottom Police Department
Saturday August 6th, 2022 :: 03:59 p.m. EDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Monday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102.

* WHERE...Northern Delaware, and parts of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity levels will increase the threat of heat related health issues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak heat index values are forecast to approach 100 today and they are expected to reach 100 to 102 on Sunday and Monday. Low temperatures should favor the 70s, providing little relief from the heat at night.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE ... SOMERSET ... MIDDLESEX ... WESTERN MONMOUTH ... MERCER ... SALEM ... 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 location, stay out of the sun when possible, and check on elderly relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstance. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or late evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. To reduce your risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in a shaded or air conditioned environment. 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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