Advisory
HEAT ADVISORY
Affected Area
Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Union and Eastern Union Counties
Description
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected.
WHERE...Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Union and Eastern Union Counties.
WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat and humidity is forecast to persist through midweek, and an extension of this advisory is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s expected.
WHERE...Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex, Western Union and Eastern Union Counties.
WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat and humidity is forecast to persist through midweek, and an extension of this advisory is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Address/Location
Teaneck Police Department
900 Teaneck Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-837-2600
Dean Kazinci
Manager's Office
[email protected]
201-837-1600