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Borough of South Plainfield
Monday July 15th, 2024 :: 06:11 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Excessive Heat Warning in effect in our area until 8pm on Wed. July 17th, 2024

National Weather Service

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
330 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024

New Castle-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Mercer-Gloucester-
Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower
330 PM EDT Mon Jul 15 2024

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. 
There will be Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 in Central, northern, and southern New Jersey * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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.

*As a result of the above warning:
South Plainfield will open a residents cooling center at
the South Plainfield Senior Center on Maple Ave.
On Tuesday July 16th & Wed July 17 2024 from 10am-5pm.
Thank you and Stay Safe.

Address/Location
Borough of South Plainfield
South plainfield municipal building
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-754-9000

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