Weather
Scorching Temps Prompt Heat Advisory In Basking Ridge
Heat index values could be as high as 104 on Monday and 102 on Tuesday. See how to stay cool in Basking Ridge:
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Temperatures are rising on Monday and Tuesday prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for Basking Ridge.
Heat index values of up to 104 are expected on Monday and 102 on Tuesday. The heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The hot temperatures will be coupled with high humidity increasing the threat of heat-related health issues.
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Upcoming forecast:
Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
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Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Stay Cool
Somerset County offers several cooling centers throughout the county including two in Basking Ridge. See the list below of all the cooling centers in the county or residents can call 211 or visit soconj.gov/coolingcenters:
| Facility | Address | Hours of Operation |
| Library | 32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Municipal Building | 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or as needed |
| Library | 2336 Lamington Rd., Bedminster | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Public Library | 1 Anderson Hill Rd, Bernardsville | Mon - Wed: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thu - Fri: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Municipal Building | 166 Minebrook Road, Bernardsville | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or as needed |
| County Library | 402 E High St, Bound Brook | Mon - Thur: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Municipal Building | 1077 Rt 202N, Branchburg | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Municipal Building | 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| County Library | 2 Vogt Dr, Bridgewater | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Senior Citizens Facility | 455 Somerville Rd, Bridgewater | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Municipal Building | 6 Prospect St, Far Hills | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or as needed |
| Franklin Library | 485 Demott Lane, Franklin | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Senior Center | 505 Demott Lane, Franklin | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Town Hall | 111 Greenbrook Rd, Green Brook | Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or as needed |
| County Library | 379 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| County Library | 100 South 10th Ave, Manville | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Borough Hall | 1353 Main St, Millstone | Call 908-359-5783 for hrs |
| Senior Center | 356 Skillman Rd, Skillman | Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| County Library | 6 Rockview Ave, North Plainfield | Mon - Thur: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| County Library | Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Peapack | Mon: 9:30 am - 4:30 pmTue - Thur: 10:00 am - 9:00 pmFri - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Fire House Meeting Room | 6 Dewey Ave, Gladstone | When Requested |
| Municipal Building | 22 First St, Raritan | Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| County Library | 64 Washington St, Rocky Hill | Mon - Thur: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Library | 35 West End Ave, Somerville | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Borough Hall | 12 Main St, South Bound Brook | Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| County Library | Munic Cntr Complex, 42 Mountain Blvd, Warren | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| County Library | 12 Stirling Rd, Watchung | Mon - Thur: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
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