DeSoto County residents are dealing with extreme heat as a heat advisory continues across much of Southwest Florida. Temperatures soared above 100 degrees for the seventh straight day, and the heat index pushed it even higher.
Kim Andrade, a local resident, shared how she is coping with the sweltering weather.
"Oh my gosh. We hide inside. We stay in the air conditioning. You don't come out, you know, until the sun goes down, then you fight the mosquitoes, but the heat is unbearable," said Andrade.
Andrade is doing everything she can to stay cool during the hot summer days.
"I always wear my hat. I wear my long sleeves to keep the sun off of me. You know, the sun itself is actually really hot, so the sleeves help and really just not getting out in it," said Andrade.
The National Weather Service warned that heat indexes like this can be dangerous, especially for children.
Brianna Moore, a local mom, explained her creative approach to keeping her baby safe from the heat.
"I've been staying inside, honestly, and then we've just been sitting on our porch with the kiddie pool. He gets really red with the sun, but we do have fans that we get off Amazon and keep him cool that way," said Moore.
The temperatures in DeSoto County are a challenge for residents, but they are finding ways to stay safe and cool.