Heat Advisory: 'Real Feel' Temps Expected To Push Triple Digits

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Talk about oppressive.

Monday marked the second day of temperatures in the 90s, but with the humidity it felt more like 95 to 100.

A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, so if you plan on spending any time outside, remember to grab sunscreen and stay hydrated.

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"It's unreal and I didn't even know it was going to be this hot today," Brooklyn resident Andrew Smith said.

"It's very humid," added Nikki Yoshimura of Crown Heights.

A couple of minutes outside is enough to make you feel like you're in a sauna. Just ask those who work in the heat.

"Being out on my feet all day. That's probably the hardest part," said Luna Park employee Elyjah Young. "The sun beaming on me."

"You gotta drink water, you gotta walk around. You can't stand still," said Wonder Wheel employee Steve Saroff.

Cooling centers and beaches are sure ways to beat the extreme heat and many New Yorkers were seeking relief at a city pool in Queens.

"It has been really, really hot. I don't remember an August this hot," Astoria resident Gina Vertefeuille told CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis.

High heat paired with humidity had some ready to trade in pools for snow.

"I am a winter person, so when the snow comes I'll be very happy," Vertefeuille said.

But, wait, not so fast. We're still only in the dog days of summer.

While some lined up and waited for city pools to open at 11 a.m., other early risers took part in the city's lap swimming program.

"Water was a little warm today because of the heat. Usually it's cool, but it was very refreshing," said Frank Baicich of Astoria.

But some really enjoy this weather and say if you're sticking to the outdoors, "Just keep hydrated -- water, water, water, water bottle. Don't just go to a fountain. Bring a bottle," said Astoria's Trish Lindstrom.

Whether you're working or lounging outside, remember a day like Monday can be dangerous, especially for the elderly, those with chronic illness and kids. So, find a cooling center or take breaks in air conditioning.

"We're hanging in there. Just counting the days and looking forward to September," Vertefeuille said.

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