* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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! Call 9 1 1. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for North Central New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
AI Weather Forecast · Saturday, July 4, 2026
7 AM – 6 PM
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. Northwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
6 PM – 6 AM
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 1 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.