Full Notification

The City of Hoboken is under a National Weather Service (NWS) extreme heat warning through 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24. 

Portions of the region are experiencing extreme heat and humidity, which significantly increases the potential for heat related illnesses, especially for the most vulnerable, including seniors and those with chronic health problems. Homes without air conditioning can become much hotter than outdoor temperatures. The Hoboken Office of Emergency Management advises residents to use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning.  

Hudson County has opened a daytime cooling center for those in need at the Naval Reserve Building, 53 South Hackensack Ave., Kearny. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, through Aug. 31. The County provides bus transportation from Hoboken, to the center, at a pick-up location at Observer Highway and Park Avenue between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Hoboken Shelter is also serving as a county cooling center for the unhoused from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

If necessary, due to a power outage, the City of Hoboken will activate additional local emergency cooling centers in public facilities. 

Due to the extreme heat, the City has cancelled all outdoor recreation programs for today, June 23. Please be advised, the Hoboken Public Library has closed the Grand Street location, inside the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St., for the rest of today.  

There is also an air quality alert for Hudson County, including Hoboken, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, June 23. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an Air Quality Action Day, which means ground level ozone may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.  

The Hoboken Health Division encourages those who must work outside to schedule frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include extremely high body temperature, hot and/or dry skin, rapid pulse and breathing, confusion, and more. In cases of heat stroke, call 9-1-1. 

Other recommendations to stay safe and healthy during extreme heat from the Division of Health include:  

• Stay hydrated by drinking more water than usual 
• Avoid drinking alcohol and sugary drinks  
• Wear light and loose-fitting clothing
• Stay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, typically between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 
• Do not leave children or pets in cars 

Residents are encouraged to check on vulnerable loved ones and neighbors. 

Residents should monitor local forecasts for additional advisories, watches, and warnings. Updates will be posted on the Hoboken Health Division X page at @HobokenHealthNJ, the Hoboken OEM X page at @HobokenOEM, and the Hoboken Public Safety Department Facebook page. Residents are also encouraged to monitor the City’s X page at @CityOfHoboken and Facebook at facebook.com/hoboken, or sign up to receive email or text updates by visiting www.hobokennj.gov/alerts.