Sticky, humid, gross - just some ways to describe the conditions Wednesday morning along Hoboken’s waterfront and throughout New Jersey.

The excessive heat headlines, however, didn’t stop people from getting active at the waterfront. Caroline Crockford, a Hoboken resident, decided to get an early fitness start.

"I don’t really think there’s a way to beat the heat on days like today, it’s already so humid and gross out,” said Crockford. “I’m already so sticky, and I’m literally in a tank top and shorts.”

The National Weather Service has some signs to keep in mind for heat exhaustion and heat stroke:

- Dizziness, thirst, nausea

- Heavy sweating, weakness

- Can lead to heat stroke

- Confusion, dizziness, becoming unconscious

- Call 911 immediately if symptoms are present

- Heat stroke can be deadly or lead to permanent damage

Pets are also susceptible to getting heat stroke in this weather. The American Kennel Club says to look out for the following signs:

- Confused, excessively drooling, refusing to drink water, overly lethargic or losing consciousness