Dangerous Heat Wave Heading to New Jersey: What Residents Need To Know
NJ Teen Accused In Double Murder Of 2 High School Girls Will Face Adult Trial
June 27, 2026
Toms River Resident Juliana Morris Passes at 20
June 29, 2026Dangerous Heat Wave Heading to New Jersey: What Residents Need To Know
Dangerous Heat Wave Heading to New Jersey: What Residents Need To Know
Brace For The Heat: Dangerous Temperatures Expected Across New Jersey- New Jersey residents should prepare for a stretch of dangerous summer heat as temperatures and humidity combine to create potentially hazardous conditions across the state.New Jersey is preparing for what may become the most intense heat wave of the year, with temperatures forecast to climb to 100 degrees or higher for as many as three straight days.
Combined with high humidity, conditions could feel closer to 105 to 110 degrees in many areas.
An extreme heat watch has been issued across all 21 counties in New Jersey beginning Wednesday afternoon and remaining in effect through Saturday.
Meteorologists say temperatures will begin rising on Tuesday, with afternoon highs approaching 90 degrees before a much more intense stretch of heat settles into the region from Wednesday through Saturday.
By Wednesday, temperatures are projected to reach the mid- to upper 90s, while humidity will push heat index values — the “feels-like” temperature — into the 100 to 105 degree range.
The hottest conditions are expected Thursday and Friday, when actual temperatures could climb between 100 and 105 degrees and heat index values across much of New Jersey may reach 105 to 110 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, record high temperatures could be threatened during the peak of the heat wave on Thursday and Friday.
Current record highs remain at 106 degrees in several parts of New Jersey — including Newark Airport, where the mark was set on Aug. 7, 1918; Atlantic City Airport, which reached 106 degrees on June 28, 1969; and Trenton Airport, where temperatures hit 106 degrees on both July 9, 1936, and July 22, 2011.
Residents are encouraged to:
Stay hydrated by drinking water regularly throughout the day
Limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
Check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable family members
Never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles
Use air conditioning or seek cooling centers if temperatures become overwhelming
