UPDATED FORECAST: Ready for the heat dome? Here’s how hot it will get the next few days.
An extreme heat watch has been issued for 10 New Jersey counties from Monday morning through Wednesday evening, with temperatures expected to rise through the weekend.
The watch applies to Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Warren and northwestern Burlington counties.
“Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106″ are possible, the National Weather Service said in the alert.
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The heat index is how hot it feels when the air temperature is combined with humidity.
Residents are advised to take precautions, including staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged outdoor exposure, and checking on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning.
The heat is expected to be most intense in inland areas, with urban corridors facing the highest risk of extreme temperatures.
Friday will provide a break from the hot and humid conditions of the last few days. Highs in the 80s with sunny skies are expected through the day.
There’s a slight chance of spotty showers or a thunderstorm Saturday afternoon in northwestern New Jersey.
Heat builds through the weekend in New Jersey leading to soaring temperatures on Monday through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for 10 counties.National Weather Service
The heat pattern will begin building on Sunday, with temperatures rising into the mid-90s and heat indices approaching 100 degrees.
The most intense heat is forecast for Monday and Tuesday, with potentially record-breaking temperatures.
By Wednesday, some slight relief may occur as the upper-level ridge of high pressure begins to weaken, though temperatures will remain well above normal.
Heat builds through the weekend in New Jersey leading to soaring temperatures on Monday through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for 10 counties.National Weather Service
Long-term uncertainty exists for the latter part of the week, with potential for a frontal system to impact the area and potentially bring slightly cooler temperatures by Thursday.
The weather service says residents should continue to monitor local forecasts and heat advisories as the week progresses.
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