– With feels-like temperatures hitting the triple digits in parts of Northeast Florida again Friday, things can quickly become deadly.
Heat exhaustion or heatstroke can develop in a matter of minutes. And those aren’t the only things to look out for. Six children have already died in hot cars this year.The temperature in your car can quickly reach dangerous levels. When the outside temperature is 80 degrees, the inside of a car can hit 99 in 10 minutes and go up to 123 in an hour.It’s even faster when temperatures are in the 90s like they will be on Friday.Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated, or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day. Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.Lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight, and helps your body maintain normal temperatures.
The agency also encourages everyone to look out for each other. Check on your friends, family and neighbors to make sure everyone is OK.Sign up for our Weather Authority Insider newsletterChris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R.