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Excessive Heat Watch — Kent, MD, Queen Anne's, MD, Talbot, MD, Caroline, MD, Cumberland, NJ, Atlantic, NJ, Cape May, NJ, Delaware, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Eastern Chester, PA, Eastern Montgomery, PA, Lower Bucks, PA, Berks, PA, Lehigh, PA, Northampton, PA, Western Chester, PA, Western Montgomery, PA, Upper Bucks, PA, Somerset, NJ, Middlesex, NJ, Western Monmouth, NJ, Eastern Monmouth, NJ, Ocean, NJ, Southeastern Burlington, NJ, Carbon, PA, Monroe, PA, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, NJ, Coastal Atlantic, NJ, Coastal Ocean, NJ
Issued
11:00 AM CDT · Thu, Jul 2 2026
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · Sat, Jul 4 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KPHI

Affected Areas

Kent, MD Queen Anne's, MD Talbot, MD Caroline, MD Cumberland, NJ Atlantic, NJ Cape May, NJ Delaware, PA Philadelphia, PA Eastern Chester, PA Eastern Montgomery, PA Lower Bucks, PA Berks, PA Lehigh, PA Northampton, PA Western Chester, PA Western Montgomery, PA Upper Bucks, PA Somerset, NJ Middlesex, NJ Western Monmouth, NJ Eastern Monmouth, NJ Ocean, NJ Southeastern Burlington, NJ Carbon, PA Monroe, PA Atlantic Coastal Cape May, NJ Coastal Atlantic, NJ Coastal Ocean, NJ

Official Bulletin

477
WWUS71 KPHI 010715
NPWPHI

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-012000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.XH.A.0001.260702T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.XH.W.0001.260702T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Dover, Centreville, Georgetown, Rehoboth
Beach, Chestertown, Denton, and Easton
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  105 and 110 degrees expected each day.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
  Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot
  Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to
  near 80 degrees at night will not offer much relief from the heat.
  This combined with multiple days of near record breaking
  temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and
  humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

NJZ021>023-012000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.XH.A.0001.260702T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.XH.W.0001.260702T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Including the cities of Millville, Hammonton, and Cape May Court
House
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  105 and 110 degrees expected each day.

* WHERE...Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to
  near 80 degrees at night will not offer any relief from the heat.
  This combined with multiple days of near record breaking
  temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and
  humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ015>019-PAZ070-071-102-104-106-012000-
/O.CON.KPHI.XH.W.0001.260701T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
New Castle-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-Eastern Montgomery-Lower
Bucks-
Including the cities of Norristown, Pennsville, Camden,
Glassboro, Kennett Square, Wilmington, Trenton, Doylestown,
Lansdale, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Cherry Hill, West Chester,
Philadelphia, Morrisville, and Media
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  100 and 110 degrees expected each day.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New
  Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to
  low 80s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This
  combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures
  will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The
  hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007>009-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-012000-
/O.CON.KPHI.XH.W.0001.260701T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-Western
Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Chalfont, Oxford,
Honey Brook, Perkasie, Flemington, Allentown, Collegeville,
Pottstown, Easton, Bethlehem, Reading, and Newton
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  100 and 110 degrees expected each day.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon
  Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper
  Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid
  70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This
  combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures
  will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The
  hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

NJZ010-012>014-020-027-012000-
/O.CON.KPHI.XH.W.0001.260701T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
Including the cities of Wharton State Forest, Sandy Hook,
Freehold, Jackson, Somerville, and New Brunswick
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  100 and 110 degrees expected each day.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset,
  Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to
  low 80s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This
  combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures
  will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The
  hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ054-055-012000-
/O.CON.KPHI.XH.W.0001.260701T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between
  100 and 108 degrees expected at lower elevations each day. Heat
  index values up to 100 degrees expected across the Pocono Plateau.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid
  70s at night will not offer much relief from the heat. This
  combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures
  will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The
  hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

NJZ024>026-012000-
/O.UPG.KPHI.XH.A.0001.260702T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.HT.Y.0003.260702T1600Z-260705T0000Z/
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of Ocean City, Long Beach Island, and
Atlantic City
315 AM EDT Wed Jul 1 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 104 degrees expected each
  day.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal
  Ocean Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid
  70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This
  combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures
  will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The
  hottest conditions are expected to occur on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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 9 1 1.

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.

&&

$$

Staarmann