Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Coastal New Jersey
The National Weather Service (NWS) Mount Holly, NJ has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean counties. Dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values up to 110, are possible from Thursday afternoon, July 2, through Saturday evening, July 4.
The Extreme Heat Watch, issued by the NWS Mount Holly, NJ on June 29 at 2:10 PM EDT, is in effect until July 4 at 8:00 PM EDT. It specifically covers Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean counties.
The watch warns of dangerously hot conditions, with potential heat index values reaching up to 110. Such extreme heat and high humidity events are noted to significantly increase the occurrence of heat-related illnesses.
These conditions are anticipated from Thursday afternoon, July 2, extending through Saturday evening, July 4.