How some people across Sac region dealt with triple-digit heat
Tuesday was the hottest day of the year in Sacramento so far, and across the Northern California region, many areas saw temperatures above 100 degrees. KCRA 3 Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan said 107 degrees was recorded in Sacramento, up from the previous record of this year 106 in recent weeks.We spoke with people who went about their day, sharing their ways of beating — or at least dealing with — the heat.Playdate at the park in the heatChelsea McCowan or Orangevale, and Emily Wright of Vacaville scheduled a play date on one of the hottest days of the year. They decided to meet in Sacramento’s Land Park with their toddlers.”We were looking for a park with shade and early. We met a little bit before 11 to beat the heat,” Wright said.They kept their children in the shade most of the morning and gave them water and fruit to stay hydrated. The parents also kept their equipment in the shade and had their children avoid the hot slides.Their kids had some red cheeks from the heat but were having fun playing together. They planned their naps inside later in the day.”If you go inside after 12 or 1 o’clock, it’s fine and then we do all of our quiet inside activities in the air conditioning in the afternoons,” McCowan said.Working under the sunThose who make their living outside didn’t have a choice but to work in the hot temperatures.”I put this pop-up tent and helps a lot. It’s 15 degrees cooler in the shade and that helps,” said Bud Ring.He works with Lambdin Masonry and was laying down stones for a walkway at a Sacramento home.”Never get used to it, just bear it,” Ring said of the heat.Painters are also out in the heat of the day working on their projects. “I try to stay in the shade when I can. We are chasing the shade,” said Jake Crayne. He works on home projects and for this job, he started an hour earlier Tuesday and quit an hour earlier to limit the time in the heat of the day.Crayne said water is critical to keep functioning. He brought two large bottles to work.”I usually bring one of these 64-ounce bottles with me every day,” Crayne said. “Anytime it hits 95 or over, I’m filling two of these up per day.”Sports practices continue onSome Sacramento high school football players still took to the field for afternoon practice. At Capital Christian High School, coaches limited the time on the turf field to about an hour. They spent another hour inside the classroom.”Most of the kids are from the area, so they are used to it. As far as preparation goes, they’ve been preparing their whole life to be in the heat,” said head coach Saul Patu.Patu said the players are not acclimated yet to be in full pads and helmets. They’re wearing their shell jerseys at practice. Coaches also set up three cooling tubs with ice water for players who get overheated.”We have layered safety into everyday practice plan and we feel good about it but you can’t control everything,” Patu said. “We just try to stay alert and keep our eyes peeled for any signs of heat exhaustion.”The Sacramento City Unified School District moved football practice to the morning hours since school is not in session until September.Signs of heat exhaustion include tiredness, dizziness , headache, feeling sick and rapid heart rate.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Tuesday was the hottest day of the year in Sacramento so far, and across the Northern California region, many areas saw temperatures above 100 degrees.
KCRA 3 Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan said 107 degrees was recorded in Sacramento, up from the previous record this year of 106 in recent weeks.
We spoke with people who went about their day, sharing their ways of beating — or at least dealing with — the heat.
Playdate at the park in the heat
Chelsea McCowan or Orangevale, and Emily Wright of Vacaville scheduled a play date on one of the hottest days of the year.
They decided to meet at Sacramento’s Land Park with their toddlers.
“We were looking for a park with shade and early. We met a little bit before 11 to beat the heat,” Wright said.
They kept their children in the shade most of the morning and gave them water and fruit to stay hydrated. The parents also kept their equipment in the shade and had their children avoid the hot slides.
Their kids had some red cheeks from the heat but were having fun playing together. They planned their naps inside later in the day.
“If you go inside after 12 or 1 o’clock, it’s fine and then we do all of our quiet inside activities in the air conditioning in the afternoons,” McCowan said.
Working under the sun
Those who make their living outside didn’t have a choice but to work in the hot temperatures.
“I put this pop-up tent and helps a lot. It’s 15 degrees cooler in the shade and that helps,” said Bud Ring.
He works with Lambdin Masonry and was laying down stones for a walkway at a Sacramento home.
“Never get used to it, just bear it,” Ring said of the heat.
Painters are also out in the heat of the day working on their projects.
“I try to stay in the shade when I can. We are chasing the shade,” said Jake Crayne.
He works on home projects and for this job, he started an hour earlier Tuesday and quit an hour earlier to limit the time in the heat of the day.
Crayne said water is critical to keep functioning. He brought two large bottles to work.
“I usually bring one of these 64-ounce bottles with me every day,” Crayne said. “Anytime it hits 95 or over, I’m filling two of these up per day.”
Sports practices continue on
Some Sacramento high school football players still took to the field for afternoon practice. At Capital Christian High School, coaches limited the time on the turf field to about an hour. They spent another hour inside the classroom.
“Most of the kids are from the area, so they are used to it. As far as preparation goes, they’ve been preparing their whole life to be in the heat,” said head coach Saul Patu.
Patu said the players are not yet acclimated to be in full pads and helmets. They’re wearing their shell jerseys at practice. Coaches also set up three cooling tubs with ice water for players who get overheated.
“We have layered safety into everyday practice plan and we feel good about it but you can’t control everything,” Patu said. “We just try to stay alert and keep our eyes peeled for any signs of heat exhaustion.”
The Sacramento City Unified School District moved football practice to the morning hours since school is not in session until September.
Signs of heat exhaustion include tiredness, dizziness, headache, feeling sick and rapid heart rate.