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AccuWeather says a "bubble of heat" is expected to drift across the U.S. through the end of this week into next, bringing some of the highest temps of the year.
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday evening in seven counties, where heat index values could soar to 106 degrees:
- Mercer
- Middlesex
- Somerset
- Morris
- Hunterdon
- Sussex
- Warren
“Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,” the NWS Mount Holly office said in a Friday morning alert issued at 2:12 a.m.
Hazardous Weather Outlook Elsewhere In NJ
A broader Hazardous Weather Outlook is in place for parts of northeast New Jersey, including
- Union
- Bergen
- Passaic
- Hudson
- Essex
The alert warns of heat index values from 100 to 105 degrees from Sunday through Tuesday, though not yet high enough for a formal watch.
Thousands of New Jersey residents remained without electricity Friday following powerful storms that swept through the state on Thursday.
Middlesex County
- East Brunswick: 484 customers without power
- Jamesburg: 733 customers out
- Monroe: 1,400 affected
- Old Bridge: 885 outages
Monmouth County
- Aberdeen: 1,300 customers without service
- Colts Neck: 770 outages
- Freehold: 503 customers affected
- Hazlet: 844 without power
- Holmdel: 307 outages
- Keansburg: 309 customers impacted
- Manalapan: 1,541 outages
- Marlboro: 6,500 without power — among the hardest hit
- Matawan: 2,900 customers in the dark
- Middletown: 1,200 affected
Utility crews were continuing restoration work throughout the day Friday, with many towns still waiting for full power restoration as dangerously high temperatures approach.
What To Do Before The Heat Hits
“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” the NWS advised.
“Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”
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