​Burlington County Issues Warning Ahead Of Cold Weather

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County's health department on Monday issued a Code Blue weather warning ahead of a dramatic drop in temperatures expected early this week.

In a news release, the department said the weather emergency persists from 7 p.m. on Monday to 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will drop to 30 degrees overnight on Monday and to a low of 21 degrees on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

After Wednesday, low temperatures are expected to creep back above freezing as rain enters the forecast on Thursday.

During the Code Blue emergency period, the county will offer short-term shelter to residents in need. The county said people in shelters will be put up in separate rooms to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

“Temperatures are dropping so we’re encouraging all those in need of help to reach out,” Freeholder Director Felicia Hopson said in a statement. “Our Code Blue sheltering program is ready, and we don’t want anyone to have to spend the night outdoors or in unsafe conditions, especially with the coronavirus still active.”

Anyone in need of shelter is reminded to call 211 for assistance.