As summer starts, South Jersey's first official heat wave of the 2024 season is forecasted to persist through the weekend.

Temperatures of 90 degrees and above are expected through Sunday, June 23.

Need to beat the heat? Here are some stories you should check out:

Check your air conditioner before the summer heat hits

Make sure your unit is in the best condition to get you through what the Farmer's Almanac believes will be a warmer summer with an increased number of heat waves.

How to keep your home cool during high temperatures

Are you prepared to stay cool? Here are some tips.

Cooling centers available to escape excessive heat in South Jersey

Government facilities, no matter where you live, typically double as “cooling centers" as needed. Sites include municipal buildings, senior centers, and libraries, in addition to pools and other reactional water facilities.

Heat wave safety tips: What to know about dehydration, heat stroke and more

Do you know what to watch out for or how to stay cool?

Here are some important tips to keep your car moving this summer

Here are five things to do before summer begins, according to Mount Laurel-based Holman, one of the largest family-owned automotive service operations in North America.

Here are 9 community pools in South Jersey

How about those local pools where the fees aren’t so astronomical and non-residents can take part in the fun?

From Collingswood to Atlantic City, there are plenty of offerings.

Here are some hidden gem beaches in South Jersey

Everyone knows about the popular beaches in our area from Atlantic City to Avalon, Ocean City to Wildwood, to Cape May and many other spots along the shore.

But what about those "hidden gem" beaches, lakes or bodies of water where you swim (in some cases), kayak, walk, picnic or just be near the water without a plethora of people around? Those quieter places that aren’t too hard to get to?

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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Everything you need to know about beating the heat in South Jersey