Active AlertsMorris

Air Quality Alert

Issued at Mon 3:45 PM Jun. 29

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for North Central New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include childrenpeople suffering from asthma heart disease or other lung disease S: and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particle S: visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

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Extreme Heat Watch

Issued at Mon 5:17 PM Jun. 29

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible.
Where: In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties.
When: From Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening.
Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Additional Details: Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity.

Recommended Action

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.

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