Morning Weather Report: Heat Advisory Extended through Tomorrow; Index Could Reach 103 Degrees
*Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
*Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Heat Advisory & Precaution Details [12:00 PM Monday - 8:00 PM Wednesday]
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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.