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<\/p>\nEl Paso, TX (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso\u2019s heat arrived early as temperatures climbed as high as 90 degrees on what was technically the last day of winter.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought we were in summer already,\u201d one local said. Another added, \u201cI mean, did Summer ever leave around here?”<\/p>\n
And a third saying, “I think it’s horrible.\u201d<\/p>\n
One man who works outside said the sun was already taking a toll: \u201cYeah. See me. I’m usually light skinned, bro. Right now. I’m a little burnt.\u201d He also attributed rising temperatures to climate change, saying, \u201cIt must be the global warming, bro. Yeah, it’s super hot. Yeah. Every year it’s just getting hotter. Hotter.\u201d<\/p>\n
While many people said they were familiar with El Paso heat, others said they were new to it, including Oliver Pinyochon, who is currently walking across America.<\/p>\n
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Oliver Pinyochon is currently walking across the country from LA to Boston to raise funds for The Sound of A Smile Program. (Oliver Pinyochon)<\/p>\n
\u201cI’m actually walking across America right now. So this is just a break for couple of days before I head on.” He later added, \u201cI’m heading from LA back to Boston. It took me 50 days to get here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pinochon is walking across the country to raise awareness and funds for Sound of a Smile, a nonprofit focused on education and youth development in South Africa. He said the temperatures have been rising along his route. \u201cIt’s been hot. It’s been hot,\u201d he said, and when I asked him whether it had progressively gotten hotter on the way to El Paso, he replied, \u201cDefinitely.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Sound of A Smile Program is a nonprofit aimed at supporting education and youth development in South Africa. (The Sound of A Smile Program)<\/p>\n
With even hotter weather expected over the weekend, Pinochon shared advice for those dealing with the heat: \u201cDrink a lot of water and buy a good hat.\u201d Locals offered tips as well, saying, \u201cUse your umbrella every day,\u201d and, \u201cStay inside. Don’t go outside for anything. You can probably, like, cook some eggs on the street or something.\u201d<\/p>\n
People heading outdoors this weekend are urged to wear light, breathable materials, stay hydrated, and seek shade when possible.<\/p>\n
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