First heat wave of season arrives in SoCal with dangerously hot conditions and triple-digit temps

One of the areas that really felt the heat Wednesday was the Antelope Valley.

Parks in the area were mostly empty as the temperatures topped 100 degrees before 12 p.m. To beat the heat, some people ran their swamp coolers to save money on their electricity bills while others simply used their air conditioners sparingly to stay cool.

To beat the heat, some people ran their swamp coolers to save money on their electricity bills while others simply used their air conditioners sparingly to stay cool.

"I have my thermostat is set at 74, don't put it up, don't put it down, the house is closed up, we got new windows two years ago, so it's really working," said Antelope Valley resident Patricia Hoxie.

With many residents baking in the sun, staying hydrated is a big key to staying healthy.

"Drink plenty of water, I have water in the car and I drink it quite a bit ... it keeps me hydrated," said Janis Aguilar.