Residents in New Jersey are continuing to feel the heat as a summer heatwave has struck much of the state sending temperatures past the 90-degree mark for a third consecutive day.
According to forecasters at Weather Optics, The “heat dome” will continue to expand on Tuesday with the possible appearance of a 597-plus decameter ridge over the Northeast. By this point in time, many cities will have verified a heat wave.
Weather Optics officials say a heat wave is when temperatures are 90 degrees or higher for at least three consecutive days. Not only will it be a heat wave, it will be a prolonged one. Once it comes to an end, some cities may come in with an 8-day-long, 90-plus degree stretch, but it will likely not be record-breaking.
Over 30 cities including Newark has extended colling center and public pool hours for residents.
This will then turn into a nationwide heat event on Thursday as the “heat dome” takes over the entire contiguous US. Temperatures will be above average, especially in the Northeast.
According to officials, Due to multiple disturbances riding along its southern extent, which will keep temperatures close to seasonable near the Gulf Coast. Also, an onshore flow off from the Pacific Ocean will prevent the immediate West Coast cool.
**INFORMATION/PHOTO CREDIT:** Weatheroptics.net