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Temps Could Feel 105 Degrees This Week, Excessive Heat Watch Issued Across NJ, PA (Timing)

A heat advisory and excessive heat watch are both in effect across New Jersey and Pennsylvania ahead of scorching temps expected later this week.

Heat index maps for Friday, June 21. Temps could feel as hot as 105.

Heat index maps for Friday, June 21. Temps could feel as hot as 105.

 Photo Credit: National Weather Service
Max temps and heat index for Tuesday, June 18.

Max temps and heat index for Tuesday, June 18.

 Photo Credit: National Weather Service
Cecilia Levine
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Temps are expected to rise into the low 90s Tuesday, June 18 (see heat index maps below) and get increasingly hotter as the week progresses. 

By Friday, temps are expected to be at 96, but could feel more like 100 or even 105, the National Weather Service says.

Some New Jersey school districts have early dismissals planned. Those are:

  • Bridgewater-Raritan (Tuesday, with 4-hour days already planned for Wednesday and Thursday).
  • Camden (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
  • East Orange (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
  • Old Bridge (Wednesday and Thursday with Friday already an early dismissal day)
  • Perth Amboy (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

See below areas under heat advisory through Thursday, June 20.

See below areas under excessive heat watch through Sunday, June 23:

The NWS is urging residents to hydrate, and stay out of the sun, and in cool air conditioned rooms.

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