Fireworks Postponed until Friday, July 10th at 6PM
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for our area from Noon Wednesday to 8PM Saturday. Temperatures on Thursday are predicted to rise to 104 degrees, with a heat index of 112 degrees.
The heat index at 9PM on Thursday, July 2nd is anticipated to be hovering around 100 degrees. Based on this forecast, and in the interest of the health and safety of attendees, staff, volunteers and vendors, the Township has made the difficult decision to postpone the annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks to the rain date of Friday, July 10th. While all of us are disappointed, we hope everyone can join us next Friday to celebrate our Country’s 250th birthday.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
244 AM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026
Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-Including the cities of Sandy Hook, Somerville, Freehold, Wharton State Forest, New Brunswick, and Jackson
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
100 and 110 degrees expected each day.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This
combined with multiple days of near record-breaking temperatures
will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The
hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.
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.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department
website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.
Address/Location
Township of Franklin
475 Demott Ln
Franklin Township, NJ 08873
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-873-5533