With a record heat wave impacting the East Coast, child safety advocates emphasize the dangers of leaving children in vehicles. This year has already seen nine heat-related deaths among children in various states. Experts stress that even moderate outdoor temperatures can lead to dangerous heat buildups inside vehicles. The interior can reach extreme temperatures quickly, particularly within the first 30 minutes. Children are especially vulnerable due to their lower sweating capacity, which causes their bodies to heat up faster than adults, underscoring the need for vigilant supervision.
Inside, the vehicle can heat up 20 degrees in just 20 minutes. So if you imagine it's an 80 degree day, it could be over 100 degrees within 10 minutes inside the car.
About 80% of the heat rise in vehicles happens in the first 30 minutes of a child being left inside, when maximum temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
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