Keeping cool in the face of extreme heat and humidity across the region

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With a heat advisory and excessive heat warning in effect through Monday evening, people across the region were trying to keep cool in the extreme heat.

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's Heatline will staffed on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 215-765-9040 for assistance.

Over the weekend, the Spruce Street Harbor Park became a popular spot to recharge after Sunday's scorcher.

"I worked all weekend and I wanted to do something fun Sunday night," said Maria Gorka.

"It feels so much better than we were. Suns going down now. It's awesome," said Basil Jackson.

Earlier Sunday, it was the type of day where your shirt just stuck to your skin.

It made some flip for joy over the new splash park at City Hall.

A couple visiting from Germany watched kids play from the shade, grateful it doesn't get this steamy at home.

"It's different for sure. It's quite hot but after a few days you get used to it. I think you can if you don't walk around between 12 and 3," said Guenther Nebel.

Along Kelly Drive, there weren't as many joggers and bikers as normal and those who soldiered through brought extra water.

At John's Water Ice in South Philadelphia, fans kept workers cool as scoopers went into overdrive.

"It's making me feel kinda cooled off - not as hot because it's cold," said Jordan Seidman.

For those sensitive to the heat, the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is operating a Heatline, offering tips to help the elderly stay cool in potentially dangerous heat.

"Go ahead and use your air conditioning, don't use fans in closed rooms, wear as little clothes as possible and stay hydrated with water, clear drinks," said Jen Norman, Heatline supervisor.