Photos: Extreme heatwaves grip Southeast US, people seek relief as Tampa hits 100 degrees for first time

Extreme heatwaves in the US: In the country's central and eastern regions, a powerful upper ridge was also producing a “dangerous and prolonged” heat wave.

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Summer heat is nothing new to residents of the Southeast United States. However, the extremely hot weather this week broke at least one record, and forecasters are advising locals to remain hydrated and limit their time outside on Tuesday.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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On Sunday, the temperature at Tampa International Airport reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius), breaking the previous record. In June 2020, the previous record was 99 F (37.2 C).A woman sunbathes during a heatwave affecting the U.S. Northeast at Orchard Beach in the Bronx borough of New York City, July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (REUTERS)

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Dominique works out in the heat in a Brooklyn park as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City. The temperature in Manhattan reached an unappealing 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius), while New Jersey counties outside of New York City were under an extreme heat warning through Wednesday night. (Getty Images via AFP)

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People sit next to a fountain in Manhattan as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City. Temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s with a heat index well above 100 degrees. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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Teens play basketball in the heat in a Brooklyn park as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City. Temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s with a heat index well above 100 degrees. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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People try to stay cool on the sweltering streets of Manhattan as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City. Temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s with a heat index well above 100 degrees. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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People cool off in a fountain in Washington Square Park as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Temperatures are expected to reach into the high 90s with a heat index well above 100 degrees. (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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People enjoy in a fountain in Washington Square Park as the region experiences another heatwave on July 29, 2025 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)