4 Ways To Stay Cool Here As Record-High Temps Approach Gloucester Co.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — The hotter-than-usual temperatures Gloucester County has experienced this week are sticking around for a while longer, according to AccuWeather.

Since it is going to be a while until temperatures return to the 71 degrees like the picture in this story, and these temperatures may break a record or two before they do, a South Jersey health department recommended residents to take these steps during extremely hot weather:

• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids
• Avoid any kind of strenuous work or exercise outdoors
• Wear loose, light-fitting clothing
• Stay in cool, air-conditioned places as much as possible

Regarding that last point, a reminder that Gloucester County has cooling stations available at the following locations:

• Franklinville, Franklin Community Center, 1584 Coles Mill Road
• Glassboro Senior Center, 152 S. Delsea Drive
• Mantua Township Community Center, 111 Mercer Ave.
• Paulsboro, Second Baptist Church, 1534 Pine Street
• Thorofare, Fire Hall, Fire House Road
• Williamstown, Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road

Most of New Jersey is poised to remain in the "extreme caution" heat index level zone through at least Monday, according to a New York Times graphic that used data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Heat indices measure how hot it really feels outside, measured by factors such as humidity and temperature.

This story also contains reporting by Nicole Rosenthal.

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