Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to hot weather in the summertime. But the sweltering heat this week set at least one record, and forecasters urged residents to limit being outside if possible and to hydrate.

Extreme heat has again enveloped the tri-state area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue heat advisories through Wednesday.  This week is shaping up to deliver the second heat wave of the summer in New York City,

Extreme heat and humidity are expected to hammer the New York City area to start the week. We could see our second heat wave of the season, with three consecutive days above 90 degrees.CBS News New York's First Alert Weather team has issued a string of First Alert Weather Days due to the threat of intense heat.