High Heat and Humidity Through the 4th of July Decision Support Briefing #6 As of: 5:00 AM July 2, 2018
Current Hazards
What Has Changed? No changes Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect today for NE New Jersey and the Lower Hudson Valley Heat Advisory remains in effect for NYC, Portions of Southern CT, and western Long Island on Monday.
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Main Points Hazard EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HEAT ADVISORY
Impacts
Location
Timing
Heat index around 105. Extreme heat can cause illness and death among the at-risk population who cannot stay cool.
Lower Hudson Valley and northeast New Jersey
Through 9 pm this evening
Heat index around 100. May cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
NYC and portions of Southern Connecticut and Long Island
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Through 9 PM this evening
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Summary of Greatest Impacts Excessive Heat Warning None
Limited
Elevated
Significant
Extreme
Limited
Elevated
Significant
Extreme
Heat Advisory None
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Max Heat Index Values Today
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Max Heat Index Values Tuesday
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Max Heat Index Values Wednesday
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Event Summary Dangerous heat and humidity today for northeast New Jersey and Lower Hudson Valley. Heat index values of 95 to as much as 105 during the peak of the heat today for much of the Tri-State except eastern Long Island and southeast Connecticut. Prolonged period of heat index values of at least 95 expected through the 4th of July. Heat related illnesses possible through this time period, especially for at-risk populations such as the elderly, very young, and those with mental illnesses.
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Contact and Next Briefing Information This will likely be the last briefing provided there are no additional Excessive Heat Watches/Warnings issued
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Disclaimer: The information contained within this briefing is time-sensitive, do not use after 6 PM today (07/02/18).
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