Active AlertsEmerson, NJ

Heat Advisory

Issued at Mon 2:49 PM May. 18

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. 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.

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Air Quality Alert

Issued at Mon 3:27 PM May. 18

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Union, remains in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening. Another Air Quality Action day remains in effect for these same locations from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Web site at https://dep.nj.gov/airmon

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