More than 150 people fell ill in stifling heat at a high school graduation ceremony in Paterson, New Jersey, where the city’s mayor has since declared a state of emergency. Dozens of attendees had to be treated for heat-related illnesses at the ceremony,

Image via Shutterstock Let me tell you, it's a scorcher this summer. In fact, more than 100 people fell ill this week at graduation ceremonies in New Jersey due to the extreme heat. Americans have been feeling the sweltering summer heat across the country.

Paterson Mayor André Sayegh declared a state of emergency due to the high heat and canceled all recreational activities.