110-Degree Heat Index Possible As NJ Weather About To Get Worse

NEW JERSEY – That ugly weather that's been lingering in New Jersey all morning? It's not going away anytime soon.

A hazardous weather outlook and an excessive heat warning have been issued statewide for the next three days as the heat index is supposed to zoom past 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

The heat index, which takes the real temperature and humidity into account, is supposed to hit 110 degrees or higher during the Sunday-through-Tuesday time period.

Already, the heat index was at 100 in Ocean City and Cumberland County on Sunday morning.

On Sunday, the heat index is supposed to be at its worst at 3 p.m.

Then it will zoom to 108 or higher on Monday afternoon, hitting its peak around 3 p.m. on Monday.

Here is what you should also expect:

• WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected.
• IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously hot conditions may continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. A warning or advisory may need to be extended as we get closer. Temperatures overnight are only expected to drop into the mid 70s, so there will be little relief from the heat even through the overnight hours.

Here is the forecast for the rest of the weekend:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a 10th of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Monday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
• Tuesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a 10th of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
• Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.