South Brunswick Opens 2 Cooling Centers As Temperatures Soar

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Township on Monday issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to soar to 100 degrees or higher this week.

The Office of Emergency Management is offering two cooling locations in the Township.

Here are the locations:

• Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction.
  Hours: Monday to Friday -8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction
  Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

A heat advisory has been issued across the state from Monday at noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday as heat index values (apparent temperature) up to 104 degrees are expected.

A hazardous weather outlook relating to heat exhaustion has also been issued through July 4 in NJ counties including Middlesex.

The highest heat index values will occur Wednesday with "near-record temperatures," AccuWeather says. The heat and humidity may last into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The service urges New Jerseyans to limit time spent outside as hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat-related illnesses to occur.

(With reporting from Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff)

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