Weather
Yes, It Really Was That Hot In Morris County This Weekend
And it wasn't even as bad as it could have been. Check out how Morris County compared to the highest temperatures in NJ here.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There may be a break in the heat wave on the horizon, but this past weekend burned into the memories of many residents as the temperatures soared into the triple digits.
So how hot did it get in the Morris County? Well according to the New Jersey Weather and Climate Network, pretty darn hot— but still not as hot as it could have been.
Friday
- High Air Temperature: 93 degrees
- Low Air Temperature: 68 degrees
- Heat Index: 98 degrees
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning in most of the state since the heat index hit 112 in parts of New Jersey on Friday.
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Saturday
- High Air Temperature: 95 degrees
- Low Air Temperature: 74 degrees
- Heat Index: 101 degrees
The heat index, which combines the real temperature with the humidity level, hit 118 in Monmouth County.
Sunday
- High Air Temperature: 96 degrees
- Low Air Temperature: 75 degrees
- Heat Index: 105 degrees
The National Weather Service excessive heat warning stayed in most of the state since the heat index hit 116 in parts of New Jersey on Sunday.
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So where these readings close to what you were feeling? What did your thermometers say this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.
Reporting by Russ Crespolini
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