New Jersey is going to experience their first heat wave this summer. Monmouth County Racetrack will still host the Haskell Invitational after being advised by animal advocates how harmful and dangerous it will be for the horse. “ Kathy Guillermo, the senior vice president of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, called it "extremely foolish and reckless" for the park to stay open.”, nj105.com let’s come together and stand for the horses. Temperatures in the upper 90s and high humidity will make it feel like as hot as 105 and 115 degrees, according to New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow. MULTIPLE STATES ALREADY CANCELED FOR SATURDAY DUE TO HEAT WAVE! WHY NOT NEW JERSEY?!