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Borough of Hopatcong
Tuesday June 18th, 2024 :: 03:17 a.m. EDT

Community

Excessive Heat Watch until 08:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 97 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Thursday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SUSSEX ... WARREN ... MORRIS ... HUNTERDON ... CARBON ... MONROE ... BERKS ... LEHIGH ... NORTHAMPTON ... WESTERN CHESTER ... WESTERN MONTGOMERY ... UPPER BUCKS

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Address/Location
Borough of Hopatcong
111 River Styx Rd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-770-1200

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Watch

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