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Extreme heat in NJ today, feels like 103 degrees; possible thunderstorms tonight

According to meteorologist Mike Rizzo of the Storm Watch Team, it will be extremely hot early this week. The high temperature for today is 98 degrees, the feel temperature is around 103 degrees.



The high on Tuesday will be 100 degrees, with a feel of around 110 degrees. It’s important to take heat protection seriously. Sudden thunderstorms are possible, but not guaranteed, as there is simply a chance of a random occurrence today and tomorrow.




Wednesday’s heat will bring us back above 35 degrees, but a series of thunderstorms will bring out our heat. Temperatures on Thursday and over the weekend will be back above 30 degrees. TIPS AGAINST THE HEAT IN SUMMER: 13 cool tips to stay healthy in the summer heat

It is the dog days of summer – indicated by the rising and setting of the dog star Sirius, which rises and sets with the sun at this time of year. Originally known to ancient Roman and Greek astrologers as the dog days, they indicated the hottest and most humid time of the year. This is the period from July 3 to August 11.


Facts about high temperatures

  • Previous 100-degree days
  • June 21, 2024 (peak 100)
  • August 9, 2022 (high of 101)
  • July 20, 2022 (peak 100)
  • The highest temperature ever recorded in Newark was 104 degrees – July 15, 1995 and July 9, 1936