Princeton stays very hot with Air Quality Alert active - Aug 4, 4 AM

*As of Aug 4, 4 AM local time.*

Hot, sunny pattern

Princeton heads into a very hot stretch with an Air Quality Alert active and a high near 101F today. As of Tuesday overnight, skies are clear, the air temperature is 73F, and it feels like 74F. Relative humidity is 78%, with a dew point of 66F. Wind is 0 mph, with gusts to 10 mph.

Forecast through tomorrow

Today is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 101F and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 103F. Wind is expected from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight stays mostly clear. The low is forecast around 77F, with heat index values as high as 101F and south southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow is expected to look much the same: sunny, a high near 101F, and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 104F. Wind is forecast from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 78F and south southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Air quality and heat reminders

NWS/NOAA lists an Air Quality Alert for Princeton. The alert information provided does not list a severity or urgency level.

With temperatures near 101F today and tomorrow, plan for heat if you will be outside. Drink water, take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places when possible, and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest conditions. People who are sensitive to air pollution may want to keep outdoor exertion lighter while the Air Quality Alert is active.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com