UPDATE: The power outage was not the reason why electricity was lost in the Riverview Heights section of the city, according to a spokesperson for Public Service Electric and Gas.
Kathy Hennessy Riley, PSE&G Corporate Communications, said the cause was weather-related. “I wanted to clarify that the traffic light pole that was struck at Broadway and Market Street was not the cause of the local power outage that affected the Riverview Heights section of the City on Monday night.
The outage, which affected approximately 2500 customers, was weather-related. Crews worked to safely identify and address the issue and restore service to affected customers as quickly as possible.”
A thunderstorm was happening in Gloucester City and the surrounding area when the power outage occurred.
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected.
* WHERE…In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.
* WHEN…From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for Ocean County and southeastern Burlington County New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Friday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >
Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains
The map below is color-coded to indicate the forecast rip current risk level. Click on the beach area of your choice for more information, or click a beach umbrella for the detailed, beach forecast.View the product description document for more information on the rip current graphic. Comments are currently being accepted.
National Weather Service Philadelphia-Mt Holly RIP CURRENT RISK for 5/22/2026 Valid as of 401 PM EDTEXPERIMENTAL
The risk of rip currents is low, however, life threatening rip currents may still occur especially near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. Always swim near a lifeguard and remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
Moderate
Life threatening rip currents are possible. Always swim near a lifeguard and remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
High
Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water. Remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
The Danger of Rip Currents Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves.En EspanolIf you become caught in a rip current, yell for help and remain calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.Never assume the ocean is safe, even if the weather is nice. Hurricanes that are far away can still create deadly rip currents and waves. For maximum safety, swim near a lifeguard.View rip current safety videos at the National Weather Service YouTube channel.
Additional ResourcesUV Index Scale2 or lessLowLow danger from the sun’s UV rays for the average person.Wear sunglasses on bright days. If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.3 – 5ModerateModerate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Take precautions, such as covering up, if you will be outside. Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.6 – 7HighHigh risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Protection against sunburn is needed. Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.8 – 10Very HighVery high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Take extra precautions. Unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly. Minimize sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Otherwise, seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.11+ExtremeExtreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.Take all precautions. Unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and will increase UV exposure. Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen. Thunderstorm Potential (definition)Waterspout Risk (definition)NoneNo thunderstorms are expectedNoneNo risk of waterspout developmentLowThunderstorms are only expected to be isolated in coverageLowLow risk of waterspout developmentModerateThunderstorms are forecast to be scattered in coverageModerateModerate risk of waterspout developmentHighThunderstorms are forecast to be numerous or widespread in coverageHighHigh risk of waterspout development.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality alert for Wednesday for Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean, Gloucester, Burlington, Ocean and Salem Counties. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups.
* WHERE…Western Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Record setting high temperatures are quite possible through Wednesday, with maximum heat indices nearing 100 degrees during peak heating each afternoon. Given the intensity of this early season stretch of heat and humidity, we are not acclimated to it yet and therefore impacts could be greater if precautions are not taken. Showers and some thunderstorms arrive later Wednesday afternoon and evening which will break this early season heat.
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 97 degrees expected.
* WHERE…In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.
* WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Record setting temperatures possible through Wednesday. Tuesday will likely be the hottest day with highs in the mid 90s throughout the urban corridor.
* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation, especially in sheltered valleys.
* WHERE…In New Jersey, Mercer, Somerset, Atlantic, Cumberland, Northwestern Burlington, and Southeastern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Western Chester and Western Montgomery Counties.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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