The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Northern New Jersey & New York areas. This will be in effects from Sunday-5-August to 8:00p Monday -6-August. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the middle to upper 90's from Sunday Afternoon into Monday early evening.
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat andhumidity 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.
It is advised 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 please contact the local Police Dept. or
call 9 1 1.
It is also asked monitor any Seniors Citizens or other neighbors who may suffer from chronic
health problems or mental health conditions who may be at an increased risk. Homes without air
conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.
For more information please visit the National Weather Service website at:
https://forecast.weather.gov
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