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Excessive Heat Warning For Montclair Today

When will there be some relief???

 

Weather-wise, July has been a month to remember so far, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees or higher each day.

And it will only get worse.

Find out what's happening in Montclairwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. today. Temperatures are supposed to hit 100 degrees but the heat index values are expected to peak around 110 degrees.

Some good news is that by early next week, a big cool down is in store.

Find out what's happening in Montclairwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

On Sunday, the high temperature will be around 91 degrees and, by Monday, the high will only be 85 degrees. By Wednesday, the high will have come down to about 82 degrees.

As a result of today's heat wave, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. has announced that Essex County Codey Arena will be open as a cooling center on Saturday and Sunday. The Arena will be open to the public on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Montclair Health Department also has released tips for beating the heat.

Most importantly, think water. Water in any medium; for example a drink or shower, will bring immediate relief from the heat.

Remember to stay hydrated. Drinking water is best because it replenishes fluids lost to perspiration.

Try wetting wrists and other pulse points with cold water. This will help to cool off the entire body.

For places to go to get out of the heat, go here.

Meanwhile, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has warned that ozone levels may reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups category across New Jersey today.

The NJ DEP warned that the Air Quality Index will reach 105, a level they say is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including the very young, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases like asthma. According to the NJ DEP air quality website, New Jersey's air quality is based on the National Air Quality Index System, which looks at five major pollutant levels currently in the air and compares those pollutant levels to established health standards before giving the air a rating or grade, such as "good" or "unhealthy."

Sensitive individuals are warned to avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the afternoon and early evening hours. Moderate particulate levels are forecast throughout the Garden State

How will you beat the heat? Let us know in the comments section below.


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