NWS Weather Alert
NWS Weather Alert
NOTE: This information is provided by the National Weather Service. Forecast may differ from local information provided by our own 69News Meteorologists
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity levels will increase the threat of heat related health issues. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak heat index values are forecast to reach 100 to 104 this afternoon and again on Tuesday afternoon. Low temperatures should favor the mid 70s, providing little relief from the heat at night. 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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. &&
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90°
- Humidity: 56%
- Cloud Coverage: 37%
- Wind: 14 mph
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:05:34 AM
- Sunset: 08:08:36 PM
Today
Partly sunny, hot, and humid; mostly dry, with just the slight chance of a thunderstorm late in the day.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, warm, and muggy.
Tomorrow
Hot and humid with partly sunny skies expected and a shower or thunderstorm threat late in the day.
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