Long Islanders are beating the heat by going to local beaches and pools.

A heat advisory for Long Island has been issued through 8 p.m. Saturday.

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Rich Hoffman says feel-like temps will be near 100 degrees today.

Experts say to make sure to drink plenty of water today if you are outside.

Some residents at Tobay Beach tell News 12 they are enjoying the heat.

“The air conditioning is OK, but this is better. You get a nice breeze, I love watching the kids run around on the beach. It’s fun,” says Angelo Noce, of Hicksville.