Millions of Americans are flocking to beaches to stay cool as a record-breaking heatwave grips northeastern states.

It reached 115 degrees (46.1 celsius) in Portland, Oregon on Monday (June 28) for the second day in a row that the city has broken a heat record.

Salem, Oregon and Seattle also set records.

This video shows visitors to Ocean City in New Jersey.

Millions of Americans are taking to the beaches to stay cool as a heat wave grips the Northeast part of the country. Temperatures in the major cities are soaring into the 90's with heat indices making it feel as if it's over 100 degrees in many areas. As a result many Americans are taking to the beaches to swim in the Atlantic Ocean, boat on the water, jet ski or parasail to stay cool. This video shows visitors to Ocean City, NJ beaches finding ways to stay cool.