People are trying to find ways to beat the heat at several pools in Sacramento that have closed recreational swimming for the summer season.

Downtown Sacramento made history Thursday as meteorologists recorded the hottest temperature experienced in October since weather record keeping began nearly 150 years ago. Downtown sizzled as the mercury shot to 103 degrees, becoming the hottest day in October since scientists began jotting down temperatures in July 1877.

The heat that has blanketed Northern California for days has shattered another record in Sacramento. Thursday was the hottest day ever recorded in the month of October. As of 3:00 p.m., the temperature hit 103 degrees. Meteorologist Heather Waldman said that number could get even higher.

A Heat Advisory is in effect in Sacramento, with temperatures reaching 95-105°F, bringing potential heat illnesses and heightened fire weather concerns.

Some cities in Northern California are seeing temperatures in the upper 90s and lower 100s. Temperatures are generally in the mid-80s this time of year.

Capital city temperatures will flirt this week with all-time records for early October set more than two decades ago, according to meteorologists.

A scorching October heat wave has sent temperatures soaring across California this week and numerous daily and monthly temperature records tumbling. Even San Francisco and other coastal cities weren’t