Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 2:38AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
July 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107
degrees expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the hottest conditions are expected to
occur on Wednesday, heat indices will climb into the mid to upper
90s today.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Monmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: