Fido may want to stay close to the pool today as blistering temperatures continue to perpetuate.

With an excessive heat warning in effect for most of New Jersey, Delaware, and the Pennsylvania suburbs until 8 p.m., many residents are calling the water their home away from home.With temperatures skyrocketing over the weekend into the 90s, Beltzville State Park was brimming with visitors.Though no figures were available, the park was extremely full on Sunday, according to Devin Buzard, park manager."We had pretty high visitation yesterday," Buzard said. "The beach had relatively excellent attendance."Buzard said that by 3 p.m., the parking lots were full."It was also a good day for boating, there were a lot of picnickers, and the pavilions were rented out as well," he said.Likewise, business was booming over at Palmerton Memorial Pool, said Larry Arner, pool manager.Arner said more than 1,400 people came out to the pool as it held its annual Christmas in July celebration.Arner said he attributed the swell in attendance to a combination of the extreme heat coupled with the pool's special event day.With the temperature expected to be equally as oppressive today, Arner said he anticipated the pool would again be well attended."I expect a large crowd again today due to the heat and humidity," Arner said. "It's a nice place to cool off."Likewise, the Howard D. Buehler Memorial Pool at Tamaqua Bungalow Park experienced a solid turnout, according to Matt Stanek, assistant manager."Yesterday was very nice; quite the crowd came out," Stanek said. "I would say it was our busiest day this summer."Stanek said he also anticipated a good crowd today as well."The weather looks really good thus far," he said. "Hopefully we get some good crowds coming out."Times News readers likewise posted on Facebook that they were enjoying pool time. Lisa Silvius said she is "keeping cool in the central air conditioning or relaxing in the pool."Sue Dengler is embracing the summer. "Winter will be here soon enough so I am soaking in all the sunshine and fresh air now before I lock my self inside again come winter," Dengler said.Kathryn Kroboth takes to the outdoors early in the day."At seven in the morning, out on the deck watching the birds and squirrels." Kroboth said. "Later, air conditioning."Paul Walker, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, said today was expected to follow a similar weather pattern to this past weekend.Walker said today was expected to be another hot and humid day, with a mix of clouds and sun.Some spots will get a shower this afternoon or early evening. Most places were expected to see temperatures in the low 90s, though the humidity will make it feel a little closer to 100 degrees, he said.Tuesday is also expected to be another warm, humid day, before a cold front moves through late tomorrow with another shower/thunderstorm possibility, Walker said.At that point, it will become less humid, with a cooler air mass that will follow and be around at least until Saturday, he said.High temperatures are expected to be between 80 and 82 degrees Wednesday through Friday, Walker said.