Extreme Weather Alert: Heat Index Values Predicted to Reach 106 Degrees

The Bernards Township area is in for a second blast of extreme heat this summer, according to a recently issued Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly.

Afternoon temperatures are predicted to climb into the upper-90s, with heat index values reaching into the 100-106 degree range. High humidity levels are also forecast for the area, contributing to the extremity of the weather.

The heat advisory is set to expire at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 24. The National Weather Service said a cold front is supposed to move into the area on Sunday, lowering temperatures into the lower-90s, just below heat advisory criteria.

For safety, the National Weather Service warns, "The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity levels will create a dangerous situation. Remain hydrated and stay in an air conditioned location, when possible. Be sure to check on your elderly relatives and neighbors."

Additional health and safety tips can be found in a Red Cross heat hand guide found in a previous Basking Ridge Patch article.