Tomorrow is Heat Awareness Day in Iowa – a day to remind Iowans of the health risks of extreme heat. Kurt Kotenburg, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says heat is the leading cause of weather related fatalities every year. He advises people to stay hydrated, and if outside take breaks frequently in shade. Also, check on neighbors during periods of high heat.

In 2015, there were 24 vehicular heatstroke children deaths in the United States. Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, as the temperature in a car can quickly rise and become deadly. For example, when it is 80 degrees outside, in 10 minutes the temperature inside a vehicle will be near 100 degrees and in 30 minutes it climbs to 115 degrees.