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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 7:45 PM Jul. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY JULY 2... The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for Atlantic and Cape May Counties in New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:21 PM Jul. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:18 PM Jul. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 104 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:16 PM Jul. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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