Athletic Fields Closed In Madison Due To Excessive Heat Warning

MADISON, NJ — As the heat of summer falls on New Jersey, Madison Borough officials have decided to close all athletic fields between noon and 5:30 p.m. today.

The decision is based on a previously established Borough of Madison Department of Recreation ordinance, which states that "if the relevant office of the National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory, all athletic fields will be closed from noon until 5:00 p.m., automatically rendering any and all use during that timeframe unauthorized by the Borough."

The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures in Madison will rise into the 90s today, with a high near 94 degrees. Temperatures are expected to cool down over the next week, according to forecasters.