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Flood Watch
Issued: 3:32 AM Jul. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey,
including the following counties, in central New Jersey, Mercer.
In northern New Jersey, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and
Warren. In northwest New Jersey, Hunterdon.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue over the next
several hours. Storms will be capable of dropping a quick 1
to 2 inches of rainfall within a 1 to 3 hour period leading
to flash flooding. Isolated amounts of 2 to 4 inches will be
possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Heat Advisory
Issued: 8:12 PM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and
southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

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.

&&

Air Quality Alert
Issued: 1:13 PM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a
Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until
midnight EDT tonight.

An Air Quality Advisory means that air quality within the region may
approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on
current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine
particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/ or
call the New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring at 609-292-0138

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