Who’s better suited to handle this extreme heat?

A summer heat wave is parked over our valley.

We’ve already experienced triple-digit heat for the past few days and we can expect it to stay sizzling through Sunday.

Visiting the desert in the summer can sometimes feel like being a fish out of water for those who aren’t used to the heat.

“I’ve never been here before. It’s my first time and I’m sweaty, it’s muggy, it’s gross,” said Janet Borja who’s visiting from Carlsbad.

“It is way too hot we’re dying, it’s so hot,” said Jenny Bleck who’s visiting from Los Angeles.

“It’s so hot, it’s like how do people live here,” said Zakiya Cameron who’s visiting form Los Angeles.

Just like in sports, when it comes to dealing with the heat there is something to be said for home team advantage.

“It’s not that bad. I mean you don’t have to stand out in it,” said desert resident Keith Irwin.

“We moved here for the warm weather, so we don’t complain about it,” said local Eileen Gardiner.

While locals might not think it’s that bad, signs of extreme heat can be seen across the valley.

From the empty sidewalks and lounge chairs on El Paseo, to the coveted shaded parking spot.

There’s no doubt about it, people are trying to avoid mother nature’s wrath any way they can.

But no matter what team you play for, everyone knows the importance of staying hydrated.

On Friday, Palm Springs set the record with 117 degree temperatures, cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas are pushing 115 degrees as well.

And as far as beating the heat here – locals have some advice for the brave visitors.

“Stay out of it,” Irwin said.

It seems like these rookies are heeding the warning.

“Staying inside, Starbucks, restaurants, staying inside where the air conditioning is,” Cameron said.

“Just stay cool in the pool and relax,” Borja said.

Just like a sports game, the clear winners are those who stay hydrated and healthy.

And when it comes to the heat — let’s hope there’s no loser in this game

On days like today dehydration is a very real threat and it creeps up on you.

Be aware of warning signs like headaches, dizziness and irritability.

Doctors recommend on days when there’s extreme heat to try to drink one and a half times your body weight in ounces of water.

And if you’re exercising re-fuel with a sports drink.