By: Richard L. Smith
Newark and the North Jersey region are waking up to warm temperatures accompanied by refreshing breezes this Tuesday morning.
At 4:30 a.m., it was 76 degrees at Broad Street and Lincoln Park in downtown Newark, providing a comfortable but warm start to the day.
Meteorologists say today’s conditions will be similar to Monday's, with haze from Canadian wildfires continuing to affect air quality across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny with widespread haze and a high near 87 degrees.
Winds will be calm, shifting southeast at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will remain hazy and mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 70 degrees.
Residents, especially those with respiratory issues, are advised to take precautions when spending time outdoors.