Heat advisory for North Jersey extended until Wednesday

Albina Sportelli | NorthJersey

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A heat advisory issued for the North Jersey area Sunday morning has been extended until Wednesday.

The National Weather Service issued the heat advisory for most of northern New Jersey as well as southern New York State. Specifically listed were Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.

The advisory went into effect Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and will last until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure, the advisory said.

A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.

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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. In cases of heat stroke call 911, the National Weather Service advises.

The next few days

For the rest of the week, expect typical North Jersey hot and humid August days peppered by thunderstorms and heavy rain at times.

The week will start off with temperatures in the low 90s and high humidity, the National Weather Service said. Monday starts out mostly sunny but will wrap up under clouds.

Thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday, as well as rain, with temperatures in the high 80s. Humidity levels will be high.

Wednesday will be more of the same, with a mix of sun and clouds, high humidity, afternoon rain showers and thunderstorms. The same is forecast for Thursday and Friday.

Saturday will start off partly sunny with temperatures in the low 80s but will become increasingly cloudy, with expected rain and thunderstorms.

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