Creative Ways Bay Area Residents Are Beating The Heat
KPIX 5 Morning Weather Anchor Roberta Gonzales answers the questions you never get to ask on-air.
Q: Roberta; How do you "Beat The Heat?"
A: Good question. I live in Pleasanton, (one of the hottest places in the Bay Area today), so it is really important I think out my day in advance.
For me, I enjoy being outdoors when not working in a studio. I love to swim, cycle and run. But in 104 degree heat, it's going to be pretty difficult even attempting a swim until the early evening hours. So, after work, I will workout in a nice air conditioned gym and invite my son to see a movie tonight.
How will YOU beat the heat? I asked that question on our KPIX and KCBS Facebook pages and here are some ideas!
Victor Romero: I freeze a few water bottles overnight wrapped in foil, and then I put them in an insulated lunch bag along with a freeze pack to keep it the coolest possible before I go out.
Vicky Winkler: I plan on paying PG&E more money next month...AC time! I walked the dog early to beat the heat and will put ice in the bird baths often today. Please keep the kids and pets cool and hydrated!
Lauretta Kalla: Mini rec swim with my daughter at the Silliman Center in Newark. AC in the car, and the mall.... Play structures at the mall for my kids.
Mairana Abballo: I go the library and read the magazines for few hours. I also drink lots of water, and make sure my kitty has lots of water as well.
Ray Barbara: Staying indoors as much as possible.
Linda Mather: I carry a spray bottle with cold water in it. When it starts getting too hot, I spritz myself.
Samson Wong: Go to the mall.
Gina Molinari: Stay hydrated. Be in the shade, if there is any. Wear sunblock so you won't get burned, get a rag or towel and make sure it's wet to put on your head, face or around your neck.
Russ Robles: Gotta keep my guys hydrated in the field. Water and ice in the water coolers for them every day.
Glenn O'Brien: Since no AC here, I will be running house fans & keeping window open, hoping for a small breeze out there near Ocean Beach.
Thanks for your input everyone! Do your best to stay cool. This heatwave is here to stay until Sunday!
Please send weather questions, observations and photos to me, Gonzales@kpix.cbs.com and I look forward to hearing from you!
