(To help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of Local stories & sportsplease contribute at: donate to Bogota Blog NJ)HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT THURSDAY. -Heat index values up to 103 expected. -Portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York. -WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Thursday. -IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur. -ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures and humidity will
continue Friday and Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and
humidity 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. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health
conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air
conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that
has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members
and neighbors. 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 call 9 1 1.
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an
Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the
region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.njaqinow.net
Wednesday
Sunny
High: 90 °F
Wednesday
NightMostly Clear
Low: 73 °F
Thursday
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 97 °F
Thursday
NightPartly Cloudy
Low: 78 °F
Friday
Mostly Sunny
High: 98 °F
Friday
NightMostly Cloudy
Low: 79 °F
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