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July Sizzled As the Hottest Month in History

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:21:21 +0000

July is always hot, but if it seems like last month was even more uncomfortable than usual, well, it was. In fact, it’s now in the record books as the warmest month in history. Previous: Wild Weather in South Jersey The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration reports the average temperature in the continental US was [...]

The Heat is On, Water & Ice Still Avaliable in Egg Harbor Township

Kyle McCann — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:27:11 +0000

As South Jersey continues to recover from a devastating storm, we now find ourselves in the grips of another heat wave.

Many in Atlantic, Cumberland and Salem Counties remain without power. However, Atlantic City Electric is working around the clock and

Tips to Prepare for Extreme Heat

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:26:04 +0000

South Jersey will welcome the summer solstice against extremely hot temperatures tomorrow and Thursday. It’s important to prepare yourself and your home when oppressive heat and humidity take over. Here are some easy tips from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. Preparing and Surviving Extreme Heat Install window air conditioners [...]

Memorial Day Warning, It's Gonna Be HOT!

Dino Flammia — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:07:40 +0000

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said New Jersey’s “first heat event of the season” is possible for Memorial Day weekend; the worst conditions may not be felt until Monday and Tuesday. While temperatures should be in the 80s, the heat and humidity could create heat indices above 100 degrees. Alan Kasper’s Forecast Instantly [...]