Weather Alerts for HobokenIssued by the National Weather Service |
 EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING |
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| HOBOKEN | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Bergen - Eastern Essex - Eastern Passaic - Eastern Union - Hudson - Western Bergen - Western Essex - Western Passaic - Western Union |
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| Effective: Sat, 7/20 4:29am | Updated: Sat, 7/20 12:12pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 7/21 8:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to around 110. * TIMING...Through 8 pm Sunday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at- risk population who cannot stay cool. The excessive heat may quickly cause heat stress or heat stroke. Information: An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoors. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1. |
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 AIR QUALITY ALERT |
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| HOBOKEN | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Bergen - Eastern Essex - Eastern Passaic - Eastern Union - Hudson - Western Bergen - Western Essex - Western Union |
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| Effective: Sat, 7/20 4:29am | Updated: Sat, 7/20 12:12pm | Urgency: Unknown |
| Expires: Sun, 7/21 12:00am | Severity: Unknown | Certainty: Unknown |
Details:
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM TODAY... ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM SUNDAY... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality action day for the following counties... Bergen...Essex...Eastern Passaic...Union...Hudson. An Ozone Action Day has been declared! Ozone is forecast to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category most of the Garden State due to hot temperatures, sunny skies, and light westerly winds. Sensitive individuals including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. |
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