The National Weather Service predicts that the current heat wave involving all of South Jersey will continue until Saturday, July 20th when a cold front is expected to move through our region and cool temperatures. Temperatures in Stone Harbor are expected to reach the mid 90s Thursday through Saturday until the front approaches on Saturday. You are asked to take all necessary precautions during this heat wave, including limiting your exposure outdoors as much as possible, and remaining hydrated. Please check on pets and elderly neighbors when possible. Never leave a human or a pet inside a locked car with the windows up during a heat wave. If you have an emergency, please dial 9–1-1.
Here is the official heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service:
…A PROLONGED MID SUMMER HEAT WAVE CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY…
.AN OPPRESSIVE AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE MID ATLANTIC TO THE OHIO VALLEY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN NEARLY STATIONARY THROUGH FRIDAY. THIS WILL RESULT IN A CONTINUATION OF VERY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS.
NJZ016-021>023–182130– /O.EXA.KPHI.HT.Y.0004.130718T1500Z-130719T0000Z/ SALEM-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY– INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…PENNSVILLE…MILLVILLE…HAMMONTON… CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE 921 AM EDT THU JUL 18 2013
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES…UP TO 105 DEGREES.
* HIGH TEMPERATURES…IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S.
* TIMING…THE HIGHEST HEAT INDICES WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 1 PM AND 6 PM.
* IMPACTS…THE HEAT WILL CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS… ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WORKING IN THE SUN…OR LIVING IN NON AIR CONDITIONED HOMES. THE MOST ADVERSELY AFFECTED ARE YOUNG CHILDREN AND ADULTS OVER 50. LEAVING ANYONE…INCLUDING PETS AND CHILDREN…IN NON AIR CONDITIONED CARS DURING THE DAY IS VERY DANGEROUS AND QUICKLY CAN BECOME FATAL.
* OUTLOOK…THIS HEAT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY… AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORIES MAY BE NEEDED.
