Two Years Old Boy Dies in Hot Car in Northern Idaho

A tragic death of a two-year-old boy happened in Northern Idaho after he was found inside a hot car family car.

The report said he is the 12th hot car fatality in 2023, urging parents to monitor their children outdoors.

As the summer season began, parts of the United States recorded record-breaking heat. Nature World News (NWN) recently reported that brutal heat is forecast in the Southwestern US this week, bringing uncomfortable heat conditions.

People should always check the weather and heat conditions before planning outdoor activities.

Two Years Old Boy dies in Northern Idaho

According to AccuWeather's report, the family thought the two-year-old boy was only playing. They found him inside a hot car when they looked for the young boy.

Rising temperatures and leaving a car unattended could be dangerous, especially for children who like to roam around.

The report noted that the Idaho State Police would investigate the boy's death.

Furthermore, the Kids and Car Safety report showed that the recent death was the 12th child fatality in the country.

In Northern Idaho, a child's death inside a hot car is first this 2023.

The report emphasized that leaving the children inside a hot car could result in a dangerous situation because of quickly heating up in the first 10 minutes.

Hot weather outlook in the United States

In the latest advisory, the NWS National Weather Prediction Center reported that hazardous heat conditions are expected in the South-Central and Southeast until next week.

According to the advisory, the dangerous heat could continue for at least July 21 in parts of the country, especially in Florida Peninsula, Lower Mississippi Valley and Southern Plains.

Furthermore, the forecast warned that the widespread daily high could become likely. People without cooling systems could be at risk of the brutal heat.

Meanwhile, AccuWeather's report showed that over 50 million Americans experience heat warnings and advisories due to the challenging weather conditions.

During the midweek, the weather report noted that warm conditions could become likely in San Francisco, El Paso, Denver, Dallas, Billings, Seattle and Houston.

Hotter conditions could also unfold in Fresno, Las Vegas, Cedar City, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Albuquerque.

Staying safe from the hot conditions

The hot weather can put older adults, children, outdoor workers and people with medical conditions at risk.

• Homeowners should also monitor for possible signs of heat exhaustion and heat stress, especially for older adults.
• Furthermore, it is best to limit outdoor activities when the weather reaches soaring temperatures. Avoid sugary beverages, including caffeinated products.
• Homeowners and car owners should not leave their children unattended during the hot weather or leave them inside a hot car.
• Staying hydrated is essential during the challenging heat.
• Pets are also vulnerable to the hot weather.

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