Hot Vehicle Awareness
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The Greenhouse Effect
Even when the outside temperature is only 80°F, the inside of a parked vehicle can become dangerously hot in minutes. Within 10 minutes, the temperature inside can rise to 99°F, and after 30 minutes, it can soar past 114°F. This rapid increase happens due to the greenhouse effect, where sunlight enters through the windows, heats up the interior surfaces, and traps the heat inside.
Many people assume that cracking a window or parking in the shade will prevent overheating, but studies show that these methods do not significantly slow down the heating process. This is why never leaving children or pets in a parked car, even for a short time is crucial.
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Protecting Your Pets
Many pet owners don’t realize how quickly a parked car can become dangerously hot, even on mild days. Studies show that when the outside temperature is just 70°F, the inside of a car can reach 104°F in 20 minutes. On warmer days, temperatures inside a vehicle can soar past 129°F in less than 30 minutes, putting pets at extreme risk of heatstroke, dehydration, and even death.
Unlike humans, pets, especially dogs cannot regulate their body temperature as efficiently. They rely on panting to cool down, but in an overheated car, this method quickly becomes ineffective.