Extreme Heat Warning Issued

A heat wave that’s expected to bring the heat index to between 105 and 112 degrees today means an excessive heat warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, July 23.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to be near 101 today, with a heat index value as high as high as 112. Tomorrow (Saturday) will be another hot one, with temperatures near 100 and a heat index at around 106. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms and showers on Saturday night with a low around 75.

On Sunday, the heat breaks. Sort up, with temperatures near 91 and a 30 percent chance of rain. Sunday evening there is a chance of thunderstorms.

The heat has caused the township to reschedule or change several events, including postponing tonight’s until August, and moving Saturday’s .

Heat Index combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine how hot it feels to the human body.

According to the National Weather Service, the worst conditions will occur during the afternoon.

An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.