Weather
'Record-Breaking' Temps Hit NJ With 1st Heat Wave Of The Year
Extreme heat and high humidity is making its way into New Jersey this week, peaking for many on the first official day of summer.
NEW JERSEY — Expect "record-breaking" temperatures and high humidity in New Jersey this week, as the region's first heat wave of the year hits just the summer season officially begins.
It's going to be incredibly hot, according to forecasters, who warn that it could potentially stretch into the next week.
"The longevity of dangerous heat forecasted for some locations has not been experienced in decades," the National Weather Service said.
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Local max heat indices could reach 105 degrees, forecasters say, and don't expect any relief at night, as overnight temperatures will only drop to the mid-70s and it'll stay humid.
AccuWeather forecasters say that the peak of the heat wave could hit on June 20 - the start of astronomical summer.
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A heat advisory is in effect for much of the state from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Then, an excessive heat watch will run through Saturday, though forecasters expect that to also become a heat advisory.
Heat waves can be incredibly dangerous and, on average, kill more Americans than any other type of severe weather like floods and tornados, according to AccuWeather. Experts recommend staying inside during the hottest times of day. If you must be outdoors, drink plenty of fluids and take lots of breaks in the shade.
Here's the latest forecast.
North Jersey
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 99.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Central Jersey
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
South Jersey
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
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