Heat Wave -- the End is in Sight!
Wed July 26th
Air quality Good this morning however increasing ozone likely to create Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals conditions later today.
The NWS has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH for tomorrow and Friday. Be prepared for high heat and humidity, with heat indexes ("feels like" temperatures) over 100⁰.
Excessive Heat Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 430 AM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023 NJZ004-006-103>108-262100- /O.CAN.KOKX.HT.Y.0001.230727T1500Z-230728T0100Z/ /O.NEW.KOKX.EH.A.0001.230727T1500Z-230729T0100Z/ Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union- 430 AM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible. * WHERE...Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union counties in northeast New Jersey. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Excessive Heat Watch means that the combination of heat and humidity could create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoors. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
The temperatures all over the world are crazy! The ocean was over 100° in the Florida Keys! They say the Coral is actually dying because of it! This stinks because my family is taking a trip to Florida to Disney World! 
Thurs and Fri, July 27 & 28
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING today and tomorrow.
An Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the NWS when Heat indexsare expected to exceed 100⁰ and nighttime temperatures not drop below 75⁰.
Today, Thursday, there is a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 436 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023 NJZ004-006-103>108-271645- /O.CON.KOKX.EH.W.0001.230727T1500Z-230729T0100Z/ Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union- 436 AM EDT Thu Jul 27 2023 ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Bergen, Eastern Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Union counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoors. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Saturday July 29th
Heat Advisory.
Today should be the last day of the heat wave, as a cold front will move through the area bringing likely showers and possibly a thunderstorm this afternoon and evening. Next week looking more reasonable with highs around 80⁰ and moderate humidity.
Air quality Good this morning. Ozone rising later today likely to cause quality to rise to Moderate.
Glad this wave has abated.
PSA: can we all please do what we can to try to fix this before it's too late? By that I mean weather is now political and even this thread has to have someone here - me for now - say something about the fact that there is still a large swath of Republicans in power thanks to the Koch brothers, etc. who think this is just a normal heat wave. No it is not. Smart news programs are now starting to always state this is just going to get worse. I think this should be done here. Not saying Max needs to do so but I sure as heck will.
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Tues July 25
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 8pm tonight.
A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions exist for the development of severe thunderstorms. If and when a severe storm is imminent a WARNING would be issued. No warning has been issued as of noon today.
Forecast: showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon, especially after 4pm.
Please do not rely on me (or a commercial app) for watches and warnings. If you are not getting NWS warnings on your phone, please check the settings.
https://www.weather.gov/wrn/wea
iPhonesTo set up an iPhone with the alerts, follow the steps below.
Go to your “Settings” app.
Tap “Notifications.”
Scroll to the bottom of the page to “Government Alerts.”
Turn “AMBER Alerts” on.
Select “Emergency Alerts.”
Turn “Emergency Alerts” and “Always Play Sound” on.
Go back and turn “Public Safety Alerts” on.
Android
To set up an Android with the alerts, follow the steps below.
Go to the “Settings” app.
Go to “Notifications.”
Select “Advanced Settings.”
Choose “Wireless emergency alerts.”
Toggle on “Allow Alerts.”
Turn on all the alert options below.