Mercer County, NJ
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Friday 06/05 3:45 PM EDT – Sunday 06/07 12:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey.
A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
Areas Impacted
- Middlesex
- Mercer
Tips to Stay Safe
When an Air Quality Alert is active for your location:
- Check the air quality levels in your area at airnow.gov.
- Limit your time outdoors, especially if you are at higher risk. This includes seniors, children, or those with asthma or other health conditions.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Evening
Created by the NWS Mount Holly WFO
Thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will move in late this afternoon and into this evening. Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with the primary hazard being damaging winds and isolated small hail. The greatest risk is for areas along and northwest of the I-95 urban corridor.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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