Gateway National Recreation Area

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:51AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

3:51 AM — 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. * WHEN...Until 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 today through Friday.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:56AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

2:56 AM — 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 115 expected. * WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a multi-day extreme heat event with near record high temperatures and little overnight relief. This level of heat can be deadly for those without adequate cooling and hydration. Impacts to transportation infrastructure and electrical and water systems are also possible.

Rip Current Statement issued July 2 at 3:05AM EDT until July 2 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

3:05 AM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 2 at 2:57AM EDT until July 2 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

2:57 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 9:52AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

9:52 AM — 6:00 PM

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone, until 11 PM EDT Sunday. An Air Quality Advisory means that air quality within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For more information on current and forecast concentrations of ground-level ozone and fine particulates, visit www.airnow.gov or www.state.nj.us/dep/airmon/ or call the New Jersey Bureau of Air Monitoring at 609-292-0138

Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 3:05AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

3:05 AM — 11:00 PM

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland. until 11 PM EDT this evening. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. For additional information, please visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website at, https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

July 1st, 3:45 PM — July 3rd, 12:00 AM

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for Monmouth County. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/