Flemington Library Will Serve As Cooling Center Due To Extreme Heat This Week

FLEMINGTON, NJ — Dangerous heat and humidity are expected to impact Flemington Borough throughout the week.

To help residents stay safe, the Flemington Free Public Library, located at 28 East Main Street, will serve as a cooling center during the following hours:

• Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon highs are forecast to reach near 100 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday, with heat index values ranging from 100 to 109 degrees. Hot conditions are expected to persist through Friday.

Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities, take frequent breaks in air-conditioned spaces, and check on older adults, neighbors, and others who may need assistance. Children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

In addition to the extreme heat, skies may become hazy due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with smoke potentially reaching ground level late Wednesday.

Isolated thunderstorms are also possible during the week.

Residents should continue to monitor official weather forecasts and updates from Flemington Borough Office of Emergency Management.