Air quality alert active as Princeton heads for heat near 101F - Aug 4, 8 AM

*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*

Alert and current conditions

Princeton starts this morning with an active air quality alert and another very hot day ahead. The air temperature is 79F, with a feels-like temperature of 80F. Humidity is elevated at 74%, and the dew point is 70F, making the air feel noticeably muggy even before temperatures climb. Winds are at 5 mph, with gusts to 16 mph, and the sky is clear.

Forecast through tomorrow

Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 101F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is only 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 104, and south wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight should remain mostly clear, with a low around 77F and temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 101, with south southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sun and similar heat. The forecast high is near 101F, with a low near 78F and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may again reach as high as 104, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Air quality and heat precautions

The National Weather Service has an air quality alert active for Princeton. People who are sensitive to air pollution may want to keep outdoor activity lighter when conditions feel poor.

With heat near 101F today and heat index values higher, take the warmth seriously. Drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning when possible, and check on people who may have a harder time staying cool.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com