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9 hours ago
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Will the heat wave break any records in New Jersey? Here's what to expect
New Jersey residents are in the midst of a dangerous stretch of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to soar into the upper 90s and low 100s through June 25 — bringing life-threatening conditions and the potential for record-breaking highs. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for most of the state through June 25, warning that the intense heat combined with high humidity could produce heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees. By 7 a.m. June 23, the heat was already bearing down. In Bergen County, it was 78 degrees in Bergenfield with 91% humidity, and Lyndhurst hit 83. Vernon and New Brunswick both recorded 80 degrees, while Beach Haven—usually cooler thanks to ocean breezes—was already up to 81 as winds blew inland. 'It was already 75 with 80% humidity at 3 a.m. when I hit the road,' said local observer Bob Ziff of North Jersey Weather Observers. 'After a May that was two degrees below normal in Bergenfield, it finally feels like summer.' Forecasts show Trenton reaching 99 degrees June 23 and a scorching 103 on June 24. New Brunswick is close behind with highs of 97 and 102, respectively. 'Heat tends to have cumulative effects on the body,' the National Weather Service said. 'We are currently forecasting four consecutive days of 95+ with Tuesday likely to feature high temperatures around 100 degrees.' In Bergenfield, where the town usually sees five days above 90 degrees in June, the current heat wave is notable. Last June brought eight such days. Historical data shows even more extreme highs: Bergenfield reached 100 degrees on June 9, 2008, and 101 the next day. Record temperatures for this time of year include Bergenfield's 98 degrees in 2024 on June 21 and Sussex County's 98 on June 25, recorded both in 1948 and 1952. Health officials urge residents to stay indoors during peak heat hours, remain hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors or others without access to air conditioning. Outdoor workers and those with chronic health conditions are especially at risk. 'Unfortunately, there's no cooling down at the beach this morning,' Ziff noted. New Jersey residents can look up a cooling center near them with this tool. This article originally appeared on New Jersey heat wave could break records for high temperatures
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9 hours ago
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Record high temperatures set in North Jersey towns; high school moves graduation indoors
Record high temperatures were set in several North Jersey towns on June 23 as the region battles the start of a heat wave this week. The forecast calls for extreme temperatures again on Tuesday with the possibility of more records being broken. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area until 8 p.m. on June 24. Bob Ziff of the North Jersey Weather Observers reported that Bergenfield, Paterson and Sussex all set new marks for high temperatures for June 23. 101 - Bergenfield: breaks old mark of 94 in 2024 100 - Paterson: topping the 98 in 1965 99 - Haworth 98 - Sussex: beats 96 back in 1945 98 - Lyndhurst 98 - Little Falls 98 - New Brunswick 97 - Stewartsville 95 - Parsippany 94 - Ramsey 93 - Vernon 89 - Beach Haven The Bloomfield School District announced it will move its high school graduation indoors on June 24. "Due to the extreme heat, the graduation ceremony will be held indoors at Bloomfield High School," Principal Christopher Jennings said in a statement. To accommodate guests who can no longer attended in person, Bloomfield will be livestreaming the 7 p.m. ceremony on Fios channel 32, Comcast channel 34 or on Meanwhile on June 23, emergency management officials shut down Paterson's high school commencement ceremony as 166 attendees were overcome by the heat - declaring it 'a mass casualty event.' This article originally appeared on NJ towns see record high temperatures amid heat wave
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12 hours ago
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Record high temperatures set in North Jersey towns; high school moves graduation indoors
Record high temperatures were set in several North Jersey towns on June 23 as the region battles the start of a heat wave this week. The forecast calls for extreme temperatures again on Tuesday with the possibility of more records being broken. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the area until 8 p.m. on June 24. Bob Ziff of the North Jersey Weather Observers reported that Bergenfield, Paterson and Sussex all set new marks for high temperatures for June 23. 101 - Bergenfield: breaks old mark of 94 in 2024 100 - Paterson: topping the 98 in 1965 99 - Haworth 98 - Sussex: beats 96 back in 1945 98 - Lyndhurst 98 - Little Falls 98 - New Brunswick 97 - Stewartsville 95 - Parsippany 94 - Ramsey 93 - Vernon 89 - Beach Haven The Bloomfield School District announced it will move its high school graduation indoors on June 24. "Due to the extreme heat, the graduation ceremony will be held indoors at Bloomfield High School," Principal Christopher Jennings said in a statement. To accommodate guests who can no longer attended in person, Bloomfield will be livestreaming the 7 p.m. ceremony on Fios channel 32, Comcast channel 34 or on Meanwhile on June 23, emergency management officials shut down Paterson's high school commencement ceremony as 166 attendees were overcome by the heat - declaring it 'a mass casualty event.' This article originally appeared on NJ towns see record high temperatures amid heat wave
