FilAms in Nevada grapple, find ways to cope with extreme heat | TFC News Nevada, USA
Extreme heat continues to scorch many parts of Nevada, affecting the daily lives of locals including Filipino-Americans.
Bev Llorente tells us more. #TFCNews
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The continuing extreme heat in Nevada continues to shatter previous records.
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The relentless desert heat has dominated headlines worldwide.
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Known for holding the world record at 134 degrees,
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Death Valley National Park sizzled on July 7
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with temperatures nearing Earth's record high above 130 degrees.
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Philom twins Lance and Luke Cachola played with these crayons in their driveway
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and used it as a test to prove that the Vegas sun is a force to be reckoned with.
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Put a crayon on our driveway to see if it melted.
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Today we saw it and it was melted.
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The Cachola twins said they miss their outdoor adventures.
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With summer break in full swing, they're yearning for playtime in a not-so-hot weather.
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What are the things that you miss going outside when it's really hot?
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Sometimes we miss lunch.
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Like last week we missed ministry because it was really hot.
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Now we just stay in the house because it's hot.
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July this year saw consistent triple-digit temperatures in Nevada
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ranging from 106 to scorching 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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It is now late evening here in Las Vegas and we are still experiencing triple-digit temperatures.
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In some instances, electric vehicle sensors even recorded staggering highs
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of up to 150 degrees.
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This film resident says he has grown accustomed to the Las Vegas heat.
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Napaka-init but I was I'm telling everybody I live here in Vegas for 20 years I got used to it I love Las Vegas just drink a lot of water I don't care it is 117, 124 the hottest weather I experienced is 124 degrees long time ago it's really really hot right now so heat waves, heat waves, heat waves, heat waves.
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Film internist from Aragon has urged locals to stay hydrated.
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He says sipping water at shorter intervals is more effective than gulping down large amounts infrequently.
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He also suggests that regular meals be paired with adequate water intake to maintain water and electrolyte balance.
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The rule of thumb is drink to thirst.
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That means that you just don't drink and drink and drink water because you're so thirsty.
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Odium will also go down and that is not good.
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So you drink if you're thirsty.
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However, during prolonged periods of sweating, sports drinks with balanced electrolytes can help replenish lost salts.
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Aragon cautions, though, that heavy consumptions of energy drinks can lead to an excess intake of unnecessary calories due to their added sugar content.
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Multiple cities across California also set new all-time record highs amid a heat wave.
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Heat wave, including Palmdale, Redding, and Palm Springs, California.
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Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN News, Las Vegas.
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