Morning Weather Report: Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert Continued; Heat Index of 103 Degrees Forecast

Jun 30

Today*

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tonight*

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tomorrow

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY

AIR QUALITY ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY

Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
From noon Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

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.

James Bairaktaris