Heat Wave Coming To Belleville-Nutley, Rain Possible For Holiday: See Local Forecast

BELLEVILLE-NUTLEY, NJ — Here comes the heat, Belleville and Nutley.

Weather forecasters are predicting that a blazing heat wave is headed New Jersey’s way this week. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected Wednesday through Saturday across the state.

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In Belleville and Nutley, forecasters say the temperature could reach upwards of 102 degrees on Thursday and Friday.

There is also a chance of rain on Friday and Saturday nights – potentially putting a damper on nearby Independence Day fireworks shows.

According to the National Weather Service, here’s what is in store for the Belleville-Nutley area this week:

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 7 to 14 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 81.

Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

Friday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Independence Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

WHO IS VULNERABLE TO THE HEAT?

Health experts say there are several types of people who are vulnerable when the thermometer starts to soar. They include athletes, low-income populations, infants and kids, older adults, people with chronic health conditions, pregnant women and people experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about how extreme heat impacts the human body here.

WORLD CUP WARNING

State officials have been warning soccer fans to prepare for hot weather if they plan to attend a World Cup game in North Jersey this summer. Some safety advice includes drinking extra water, avoiding alcohol and sugary drinks, wearing lightweight and light-colored clothing, and applying SPF 15+ sunscreen every two hours.

Is someone near you showing signs of a heat-related illness? Here’s what to do, state health officials say:

• Move the person to a cool, shaded area or air-conditioned space immediately.
• Remove excess clothing and loosen tight garments.
• Apply cool, wet cloths to the skin, especially the neck, armpits, and groin.
• Give cool water to drink slowly if the person is conscious and able to swallow.
• Fan the person to help lower body temperature.
• If the person stops sweating, becomes confused, loses consciousness, or has a body temperature above 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.4 degrees Celsius), call 911 immediately. Do not give fluids. Keep cooling the person until emergency services arrive.

EXTREME HEAT ON THE JOB

According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, millions of workers across the nation are regularly exposed to extreme heat on the job.

Some outdoor industries where workers have suffered from heat-related illnesses include agriculture, construction, landscaping and fire service.

Indoor jobs can also be prone to workers suffering from heat-related illnesses, including bakeries and kitchens, laundries, boiler and furnace work, and warehousing. These warm environments can become unbearable hot – and sometimes deadly – when compounded by outdoor extreme temperatures.

Risk levels can also increase when workers are doing heavy physical activity, or wearing specialized clothing or protective gear.

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