The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area, effective starting July 1st at 1:18 PM Eastern Time and running through July 4th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
The warning covers what is expected to be a prolonged and potentially dangerous stretch of extreme heat coinciding with the Independence Day holiday weekend — a time when many residents and visitors are likely to be spending extended time outdoors.
Health and safety officials generally urge residents to drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, check on elderly neighbors and relatives, and seek air-conditioned spaces when possible during periods of extreme heat.
Residents should monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials as the holiday weekend approaches.
