At least 19 suspected heat-related deaths have been reported in New Jersey over the July 4 holiday weekend as a heat wave sweeps across parts of the central and eastern United States.
New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard Washington said on July 4 that many of those suspected of dying from heat-related causes were found in homes without air conditioning.
“A few were outside their residences, some on the street and some even in parked cars,” Washington told reporters.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said on July 5 that hot and humid conditions are expected to persist across the state, with showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday evening….