Heat Advisory Issued In Union County: Cooling Centers

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A heat advisory has been issued for Union County as hot temperatures and high humidity are expected on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service(NWS) issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. on Wednesday through 8 p.m.

Heat index values up to 104 are expected.

The NWS warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Tips for staying cool:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• stay in an air-conditioned room
• stay out of the sun
• check up on relatives and neighbors
• Take extra precautions when outside
• Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing
• Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening
• Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Union County offers several cooling centers throughout the county:

Elizabeth

• Fred Erxleben Rec. Center
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • 513 Richmond St.
• Mickey Walker Rec. Center
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • 860 Anna St.
• Peterson Community Center
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • 418 Palmer St.

Hillside

• Hillside Community Center
  • 8 AM – 8 PM
  • 274 Hillside Avenue

Linden

• Linden Public Library
  • Monday – Wednesday
  • 9:00 AM – 9 PM
  • 31 East Henry Street
• John T. Gregorio Recreation Center
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • 330 Helen Street
• Linden Multi-Purpose Center
  • Monday – Friday
  • 9 AM – 8 PM
  • 1025 John Street

Roselle

• Amalfe Community Center
  • 1268 Shaffer Avenue

Summit

• Summit Community Center
  • Friday only
  • 9 AM – 8 PM
  • 100 Morris Avenue
• Summit Free Public Library
  • 9 AM – 9 PM
  • 75 Maple St
• Summit Police Department lobby
  • 8 AM – 8 PM
  • 512 Springfield Ave

Westfield

• Memorial Library
  • 550 E Broad St
  • Monday through Friday 9:30 am – 8:30 pm
  • Friday and Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Here is a look at the upcoming weather forecast:

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

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