July 15, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–With temperatures in the high 90s today and tomorrow, the City of Trenton is issuing an extreme heat advisory and opening our city cooling center at Sam Naples Community Center, on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 611 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611.
Trenton public pools can also be accessed at the following locations:
- Father Rocco Pool – 1501 New Willow Street
- Hetzel Pool and Spray-Ground – 190 North Olden Avenue
- Martin Luther King Pool – 347 Brunswick Avenue
- Roberto Clemente Pool – 342 Academy Street
Pools will open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Senior Swim and Instructional Swim will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with Open Swim from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The extreme heat and high humidity significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. The City of Trenton advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, wear light-colored and/or loose-fitting clothing, and most importantly, check on relatives, friends, and elders. It is also crucial to never leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.
The National Weather Service Philadelphia Mount Holly says we will remain stuck in a stormy and hot pattern for the next few days, so here are our concerns for today.
Excessive heat is once again a concern, with heat index values across much of the region in the 100s (the exception being right along the coast and in the higher terrain of the Southern Poconos).
We’ve already had one round of storms early this morning, but another round of storms is possible this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could be severe. The primary hazards with any storms will be damaging winds and heavy downpours.
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