Heat Dome Engulfs NJ: Ways To Stay Cool In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey is in for a hot and humid holiday weekend as a "heat dome" engulfs much of the East Coast.

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS), dangerous heat will bring highs in the mid- to upper 90s on Wednesday and heat indices over 100° in many areas.

That heat will worsen through Friday, when widespread temperatures at and above 100° are forecast.

An Extreme Heat Warning has been activated for much of the Garden State in the midst of this heat wave, which is expected to bring temperatures above 100° to New Jersey.

As residents brace for these conditions, it's important to know local resources, cooling centers and ways to stay cool.

Here's what you need to know in Monmouth County:

Cooling Centers

• Allentown Branch Library
• Atlantic Highlands Branch Library
• Colts Neck Branch Library
• Holmdel Branch Library
• Howell Branch Library
• Keyport Borough Hall
• Keyport Public Library
• Manalapan Headquarters Branch Library
• Marlboro Branch Library
• Hazlet Branch Library
• Neptune Township Housing Authority
• Neptune Township Public Library
• Ocean Township Branch Library
• Shark River Hills Fire Department
• Shrewsbury Eastern Branch Library
• Wall Branch Library
• West Long Branch Library

Health & Safety Tips

• Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
• Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
• Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
• Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
• Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• 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! Call 911.
• If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or state health department website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.

Splash Pads / Sprayparks

• Sprayground at Dorbrook Recreation Area (Colts Neck)
• Manalapan Recreation Center Splash Pad (Manalapan)
• Veterans Memorial Park Splash Pad (Keyport)
• Asbury Splash Pad (Asbury Boardwalk)

For additional resources and safety tips, you can visit the NJ 211 website.