Active AlertsEdison, NJ

Air Quality Alert

Issued at Mon 8:57 AM Jun. 29

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Advisory means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/ or call the New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring at 609-292-0138

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Extreme Heat Watch

Issued at Mon 2:46 AM Jun. 29

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees possible during the daytime hours.
Where: Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington 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 mid 70s to low 80s 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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