Jersey Shore Beach Report: Hot, Hotter, Then A Break

The Jersey Shore is looking at a scorching Fourth of July weekend, with highs near 90 to 95 degrees Thursday and Friday and heat index values well over 100, before things cool slightly into the mid-80s by Sunday. If you’re heading to the beach, load up on sunscreen and water, watch out for clinging jellyfish in the back bays, and note that Island Beach State Park now charges a $3 cash fee for bay-side beach access by boat.