Jersey City Heat Advisory: What To Know, Cancelations

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Extreme heat is sweeping the area once again and a heat advisory is in place throughout Jersey City and Hudson County.

Temperatures are slated to rise to the mid-to-upper 90s — heat index values will get up to 99 today and up to 103 expected Friday. A heat advisory is in effect starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday until 8 p.m. on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

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. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.

Forecast

Thursday and Friday will be dry and hot, making the heat advisory important to heed. Once the weekend rolls around, scattered storms may cool the city down a few degrees. Here's a look at the forecast for the next few days:

Thursday Day: 88 degrees, Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 88F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night: 75 degrees, Some clouds. Low near 75F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Day: 95 degrees, Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High near 95F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: 76 degrees, Partly cloudy skies. Low near 75F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Day: 88 degrees, Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 88F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Saturday Night: 74 degrees, Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 74F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Cooling Centers

The last major heatwave in Jersey City was at the end of June. The city opened several cooling centers in response and has kept them open as a safe place for residents to beat the heat.

The senior centers in Jersey City are being used as cooling centers and are open daily from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and the addresses are listed below:

• Maureen Collier Senior Center: 335 Bergen Avenue
  • (201) 420-8249
• Joseph Connors Senior Center: 28 Paterson Street
  • (201) 420-8249

There are several shelters in the city and nearby which can also be used to escape extreme heat as well. The addresses are listed below:

• PERC Shelter: 108 37th Street Union City, NJ 07087
  • 201-348-8150
• St. Lucy's Shelter: 619 Grove Street Jersey City, NJ 07310
  • 201-656-7201
• GSECDC drop-in center: 514 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306
  • 201- 604-2600
  • Weekdays only
• Collaborative Support Program: 124 Claremont Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07305
  • Weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday's 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
  • 201-420-8013

Cancellations

The heat advisory has pushed outdoor events indoors. The Jersey City Free Public Library canceled outdoor programs for Thursday and Friday due to the heat advisory.

Pools and Splash Pads To Cool Down

Even in a heatwave the kids will want to play outside — luckily Jersey City has several public pools and splash pads open for free to residents, all you have to do is find one closest to you! Splash pads in the city are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily throughout the summer.

Here is a list of splash pads:

• Arlington Park, 785 Grand St.
• Audubon Park, 103-129 Bergen Ave.
• Bayside Park, 450 Garfield Ave.
• Berry Lane Park, Garfield Ave.
• Boyd McGuinness Park, 2565 JFK Blvd.
• Columbia Park, 1626 JFK Blvd.
• Dr. Lena Edwards (Baby Rutgers) Park, 325 Johnson Ave.
• Enos Jones Park, 8th and Brunswick Streets
• Ferris Triangle Park , 250 Old Bergen Rd. (coming soon)
• Gallagher Park (Woodland Ave Park), 259 Linden Ave.
• Hamilton Park, 25 West Hamilton Pl.
• La Pointe Park, 53 Stuyvesant Ave.
• Muhammad Ali Park, 104 Van Nostrand Ave.
• Pershing Park, 201 Central Ave.
• Rev. Ercel Webb Park (Lafayette), 124 Lafayette St.
• Riverview Fisk Park, Palisade Ave.
• Terrace Avenue Park, Thorne St.
• Thomas McGovern Park (Country Village), 36 Sycamore Rd.
• Van Vorst Park, 257 Montgomery St.
• Virginia Avenue Park, 74 Virginia Ave.
• Wilkinson Avenue Park, 146 Wilkinson Ave.

Here is a list of pools:

• Lafayette Aquatics Center: 303 Van Horne St.
  • This is a public pool for Jersey City residents only. Anyone over 18 has to show current photo ID & proof of residency before entering the facility.
  • Main Pool goes from 3.5 feet to 9 feet. Kiddie Pool goes from 0 feet to 3.5 feet.
• Pavonia/Marion Municipal Pool: 914 Pavonia Ave.
  • This is a public pool for Jersey City residents only. Anyone over 18 has to show current photo ID & proof of residency before entering the facility.
  • Main Pool goes from 3.5 feet to 9 feet. Kiddie Pool goes from 0 feet to 3.5 feet.
• Pershing Field Pool: 201 Central Ave
  • Pershing Field Pool is located in Pershing Field Park. It is an indoor pool starting at 3.5 feet to 12 feet deep. It is a 6-lane pool, 25 meters (1 lap) distance. A small parking lot is available. Photo ID and proof of residency are required by all adult nonmembers