Thousands lost power and air conditioning in New York during storm.
The calendar may say spring but the temperatures in the East definitely say summer. Heat advisories were posted Monday from the Carolinas to Connecticut, with temperatures expected to hit 100 from Georgia to New York, the National Weather Service said.
In New Jersey, a fire Monday knocked out a utility station and power to about 75,000 customers. In New York City, fans showed their approval when a cloud moved in front of the sun during the fifth inning of the Yankees-Royals baseball game. They booed moments later when the sun returned.
Its just crazy. ... Its really, really hot, said New York City street worker Jessica Pena as she swept a midtown Manhattan street at around 8:15 a.m. The temperature already was in the upper 80s.
