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Borough of Metuchen
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 :: 01:30 p.m. EDT

Alert

HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 11 am Thursday to 6 am Friday. EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 degrees expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Friday morning through Friday 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...Heat index values up to 103 degrees may be possible again on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Instructions:

During Excessive Heat Please check on neighbors especially elderly ones and to call the police department with any concerns

Address/Location
Borough of Metuchen
500 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-632-8500

Alert Details

Severity:
Unknown - Severity unknown
Urgency:
Unknown - Urgency not known
Certainty:
Unknown
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Watch

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