Several New Jersey cities broke 100 degrees and Atlantic City set a new record as intense heat simmered across the Garden State Saturday.

It felt more like 110 to 115 degrees in many parts of the state when the humidity was factored in, and more more of the same is expected Sunday.

Atlantic City likely set a new daily record with a high of 99 degrees, though the reading still needs to be confirmed by the National Weather Service, Elsewhere, several weather stations recorded temperatures of more than 100 degrees, with a scorching 102 degrees measured in Pennsville.

Heat index readings were astronomical, at times closing in on 115 degrees, data show. The heat index is a measure of what the temperature feels like when the humidity is factored in.

Forecasters expect similar conditions Sunday, an excessive heat warning remains in effect statewide until Sunday evening.

High temperatures are once again expected to top out in the mid-to-upper 90s, with heat indices above 110 degrees at times.

Stephen Stirling may be reached at sstirling@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @sstirling. Find him on Facebook.

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