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Nicole Gonzales and Randall Jeppesen reportingIt's another day of record breaking heating in the valley.
Well, it seems like we just skipped right over Spring and jumped into July temperatures.
We drove by a park where children were playing on a jungle gym. "You know, we've had a weird Spring. So take advantage of the good days, and then on the bad days we stay in the house," one parent told KSL Newsradio.
There are those spending the hottest hours of day doing yard work. One woman said, "It's still Spring, we still have to get our gardens in and our flowers weeded."
The quick transition didn't give people a lot of time to prepare themselves for summer-like heat.
It is very warm to say the least, and it's only going to get hotter this afternoon. There are two simple steps you can take to stay safe in the heat.
Susan Thomas, with the American Red Cross, says, "Shade and water. Drink a lot of water, stay in the shade. If you're outside, if you're getting hot, if you're starting to feel a little light-headed, just remember, 'Hey, it is hot out there!' You need to drink lots of water and you need to get in the shade."
Experts say don't ignore the signs that your body is overheating. Pay attention for muscle spasms in your legs and abdomen. Those are called heat cramps.
If you have pale or flushed skin, feel dizzy or are weak, you might have heat exhaustion. In the worst case of heat stroke, you start experiencing red, hot skin and rapid, shallow breathing or vomiting
Pets aren't any different. You need to give your animals shade and fresh water in this heat. Temma Martin, with Utah Animal Adoption Center, says, "When we get into the 90s, we definitely have to treat this like it's summer and be even more cautious than usual."
Also remember not to leave pets and children in the car. Vehicles act like ovens, and on days like today temperatures can rise to over 100 degrees.
E-mail: ngonzales@ksl.com
E-mail: rjeppesen@ksl.com
