Frederick sizzles; hottest city in the nation

FREDERICK, Md. - Triple digits is one thing; the hottest city in the nation is another.

"This is a microwave. When you walk outside and it's a 100 and some degrees in your vehicle, you're in trouble," said David Chaney, who lives in Frederick.

That's right, the chart topper goes to Frederick, MD, 106 degrees on Tuesday, hotter than Phoenix and Las Vegas. But it's no sweat for Allan Gilbert, who says the heat helps his 50-year-old body on the tennis court.

"We're older guys. We need the heat to keep our joints loose," said Gilbert.

So much to do at Baker Park in Frederick City, and as the temperature climbed most people took a dip.

"I wouldn't take them out here at noon or one o'clock because it's too hot. We got here about 4:30," said Melissa Hart.

"You get all sweaty and muddy at the park and here you can cool down," said Saeh Ghandi.

But the lifeguards aren't as lucky.

"After work, everybody is always wondering how it's possible to be so tired from just sitting but the sun is really taking a toll now," Sheldon said.

Over at the baseball field, the All Star Team of Frederick American Little League isn't missing practice. The tournament starts on Sunday.

But Coach Bob Ziegler is playing it safe with the 11 and 12 year olds.

"We'll do a round of defense, take a water break. Do a round of outfield, take a water break," said Ziegler.

Let's face it - no city in Maryland was left untouched from the heat. But Frederick now has bragging rights.

"I was totally shocked. When me and my kids were looking at it today and my daughter said dad it's a 106 degrees. I said geez, it's a good thing I work in Montgomery County," Chaney said.

And for the record, Frederick goes down on this day with Needles, CA for the hottest in the nation.