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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Holly, South Jersey Regional Airport (KVAY)

Lat: 39.94°NLon: 74.84°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rancocas NJ

Extreme Heat Watch July 1, 12:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 80.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Rancocas NJ
 40.04°N 74.88°W (Elev. 59 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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