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Photos: Sweltering heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures to the northeastern US

By Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer

Updated Jul. 1, 2019 12:09 PM EST

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A heat wave roasted the northeastern United States this weekend with temperatures that felt like the triple digits.

"While this has not been the most extreme heat with the vast majority of locations falling just shy of record temps, anytime we get temperatures this high with increased humidity, we should be aware of how hard our bodies work to keep us cool," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Randy Adkins.

Anyone spending significant amounts of time outdoors should drink plenty of fluids and take frequent breaks, especially if they’re in the sun at all.

This is particularly true for young children, the elderly and those with chronic respiratory ailments, Adkins said.

"Temperatures will remain above average through the end of the upcoming week for most in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and while it will not be as hot as it was this past weekend, those precautionary statements apply," Adkins said.

Record-challenging temperatures were felt across a majority of the Northeast on Sunday, including several bigger cities.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, was one of the hottest spots in the region, where the temperature reached a blistering 98 degrees Fahrenheit with a maximum AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature of 105 F.

Burlington, Vermont, topped out at 96 F with an AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature of 107 F; while Binghamton, New York, reached 90 F with a maximum AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature of 100 F.

Although New York City did not set a record high temperature, the AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature remained over 100 F for over six hours.

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AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures also approached 100 F in Chicago, causing a bridge to fail. A sailboat wasn't able to pass, so firetrucks and a boat cooled down the bridge with water.

Bridge was stuck. Sailboat couldn’t get through. So they brought out the fire truck and boat to cool it off. Pretty cool sight. pic.twitter.com/G02ZH1WcqB

— Rory Larson (@RoryLarson) June 30, 2018

Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier has a cold wet towel applied to his head during the seventh inning of a baseball game Chicago Cubs Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Chicago. Temperatures at Wrigley Field climbed into the mid 90's with a heat index over 100 degrees. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

BREAKING: Highway 3 at TWO locations is buckling due to extreme heat.

Hwy 3 WB remains closed at Ellis Side Rd. to Manning and closed from Malden Rd. to Talbot Rd.
Opening time unknown. pic.twitter.com/DulL53zg5c

— 𝗗𝗮𝘅 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿 (@DaxMelmer) July 1, 2018

🆕 A number of East Coast tracks have canceled cards due to extreme heat. Here's the latest: https://t.co/0IA2BUhcDJ pic.twitter.com/O9cq8Nt7zf

— Horse Racing Nation (@HR_Nation) July 1, 2018
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A Heat Health Emergency is now in effect. Very hot weather can make it harder for you to cool down. Stay hydrated, slow down, and check on neighbors: https://t.co/vzuGI1XMRL #PHLheat

— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) July 1, 2018

Yeah, it's summer, and summer is hot; but heat can be dangerous. HEAT KILLS more people each year than any other weather hazard, including tornadoes,lightning, & floods. You take precautions for those. Give heat the same consideration during this #heatWavehttps://t.co/asAP108BNk pic.twitter.com/2XlPgc2w3Y

— National Weather Service (@NWS) June 29, 2018
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