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Heat Index Tops 100 This Week In The Caldwells

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories and Essex County has opened a cooling center.

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Essex County has opened a cooling center as the heat index will make it feel in the 100s this week.

Residents can use Essex County Codey Arena, located at 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, as a cooling center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The National Weather Service has announced an Heat Advisory for western Essex County, among other places. 

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The NWS predicts the Caldwell's temperature will hit a high of 95 degrees on Wednesday but the heat index will make it feel in the 100s. Wednesday night's temperature is expected to dip to 75 degrees. 

The rest of the week doesn't look any better. The highs/lows this week are expected to be:
  • Thursday: 95/75 with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
  • Friday: 95/76
  • Saturday: 91/72 with a 50 percent chance of rain
The NWS suggests you drink plenty of fluids, stay in air conditioned rooms and out of the sun, check in with relatives and neighbors, and do most of your strenuous activity in the early morning or evening. 

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