Temps To Hit 93 In Hudson County: When Will Heat Wave End?

NORTH JERSEY, NJ — A heat advisory is in effect for Hudson County through Friday night at 8 p.m.

"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," the NWS said.

They added, "Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures."

There's little relief in sight, as the National Weather Service expects highs to vary between 88 and 93 through next Wednesday.

Scattered thunderstorms may arrive Saturday or Sunday evening.

Because of the heat, some North Jersey pools and swimmin' holes have increased their hours:

• Weehawken has opened its pool 4-8 p.m. each day this week for members, ahead of schedule. No day passes are available until Tuesday, June 25, a few days into the regular season. The pool goes to daily hours after this weekend, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Watch for a followup story in Hoboken Patch on Thursday.
• The county of Bergen has opened the Darlington County Lake for daily swimming. Anyone can use the lake for a fee, including New Jersey and New York residents, but there are lower rates for Bergen County residents (information is here).

Get Updates With These Links

Forecasting weather is an imperfect science, so it's best to be prepared, then to check the most up-to-date numbers:

• Keep an eye on the radar here.
• See a current map of all watches and warnings in New Jersey here.

See the updated NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings for North Jersey:

• Bergen County here
• Essex County here
• Hudson County here

What about the rivers? This NWS map of the United States will show the potential for flooding.

Come back to Patch for updates.