Report by Paula Antolini, June 27, 2021, 10:12PM EDT
The National Weather Service has issued a High Heat Advisory.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY.
* WHAT…Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
* WHEN…From noon Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest index values will occur during the afternoon and early evening hours. Heat Advisories may need to be extended into Wednesday.
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.
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Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Independence Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
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