Excessive Heat — Western Ocean, New Jersey

2011-07-12 · Western Ocean, New Jersey

Wider weather episode

The last and hottest day of a four day heat wave had high temperatures that reached into the mid 90s and heat index values near 100F across central and southern New Jersey. Some heat related illnesses were reported in Ocean County where medical centers reported cases of nauseousness, dizziness and dehydration. In Gloucester County, seven cooling centers were opened and people without air conditioning were encouraged to visit county libraries, movies, malls or other public buildings. High temperatures on the 12th included 95 degrees in Trenton (Mercer County), 94 degrees in Mansfield (Burlington County), and 93 degrees in Berkeley Township (Ocean County) and Sicklerville (Camden County).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 337089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.