Dangerously High Temps Prompt Warning From Morris Co. Officials

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Officials from the Morris County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are “urging caution” regarding the extremely high temperatures expected for Tuesday.

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values are expected to reach 104 degrees on Tuesday afternoon. The extreme heat puts several at risk, especially vulnerable individuals like children, the elderly, those with chronic health conditions, and pets.

Temperatures are expected to peak between 2 and 5 p.m., according to weather forecasts.

“We are encouraging residents to stay alert, stay hydrated, and stay indoors whenever possible,” said Jeffrey Paul, director of the Morris County OEM. “We are also working with our municipal emergency management partners to ensure that cooling centers can be activated if necessary.”

Here are some tips to beat the heat, provided by the Morris County OEM:

• "Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
• Remain in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.
• Check on elderly neighbors, individuals with special needs, and those without access to cooling.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles or outside in extreme heat."

County officials will open cooling centers county-wide if conditions worsen. Click here to find the closest cooling station near you, or contact NJ 211.