A massive heat wave affected the central and eastern United States over the weekend,... with Washington seeing the mercury hitting 41 degrees Celsius.
The U.S. weather service is urging residents to seek refuge at cooling centers set up in locations ranging from libraries to shopping malls.
Some outdoors activities, including the New York City Triathlon, were canceled due to the intense heat.
Some relief is in the forecast,...however,... as a cold front from the north will begin moving south by Sunday evening, local time.