East Coast Heat Wave Continues

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SelectPlusEast Coast Heat Wave ContinuesEast Coast Heat Wave ContinuesThe Associated PressForecasters predict a heat wave to bake the east coast for at least another day or two with temperatures at or near record breaking levels. (June 9)[Notes:opens with sot]SOT: MOS: it was, like, over a hundred degrees. Its too hot...trust me. [Notes:ANCHOR VOICE][Notes:people pouring water on themselves] Forecasters say a heat wave thats setting records along the east coast will probably continue for at least one more day.And that means heat advisories and warnings for certain groups of people.SOT: Sen Charles Schumer, D NY: you know, people like me...older people. [Notes:crowds at parade]Despite the high temperatures, the crowds lined the street for Sundays Puerto Rican Day parade in New York bringing another type of warning.SOT: Arturo Guzman, American Red Cross: stay away from alcohol. And...thats a mistake. Theyre gonna start drinking beer and whatever it is. Thats gonna suck away more of your moisture. [Notes:various of marchers] A Fire Department spokesman says paramedics treated more marchers than usual for heat exhaustion. [Notes:ice cream vender]But all the heat is good news for some peopleThis ice cream vendor was busy in the hot weather... [Notes:externals of AC store] And at this store air conditioners were a hot seller.SOT: MOS: going through ACs like crazy right now. [Notes:interiors of store]For one store in New York, Sen Charles Schumer was even helping sell the cooling units.SOT: Sen Charles Schumer, D NY: this one here, Gibson, costs $189. You save on your electric bill so much that in 8 months you paid the whole $189. Officials say the heat wave should break by Wednesday, but warn the hot weather can be very dangerous. During a heat wave in 2006, the sometimes triple digit temperatures contributed to the deaths of 100 people. ___ ___, The Associated Press

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