Deadly car trap puts young children and dogs at risk, says alert, as temperatures hit triple digits on Thursday.
A Texas heat wave could kill young children and pets left in cars within minutes if precautionary measures aren't taken, National Weather Service meteorologists have warned.The advisory was issued for the Brownsville and Corpus Cristi regions, warning that the heat index could reach 114 degrees and 115 degrees respectively.'Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes,' said the NWS heat alert.
Temperatures will remain high in Texas through Thursday, after which an approaching cold front is expected to provide some relief.Typically for this time of year, temperatures in the Brownsville region are around 89 degrees.McGinnis urged everyone to stay in doors to stay cool, but if one has to work outside, she advised them to take regular breaks, drink lots of water and stay in the shade.
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