It's not just the temperature outside that you need to worry about. Inside a parked car, some surfaces can reach nearly 200 degrees within minutes.
A 3-year-old died after being left in a vehicle while in the care of a contractor for the Alabama Department of Human Resources, police said.
The deputy responsible for the dog allegedly left her alone in a patrol car with the heat index rising to around 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, officials said.
Last year, 41 kids died in hot cars in the U.S. This year, authorities have reported 13 child fatalities so far.
A California family is mourning the death of a 1-year-old boy who police say was left in a hot car for hours by his mother while she attended a cosmetic appointment.
With summertime comes summer heat, and an increased risk of temperature-related injuries. Outside temperatures rise dramatically, but experts say vehicle temperatures can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, even on mild days, putting children at serious risk.