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Firefighters explain importance of checking the backseat

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-06-24 19:01:47

SUMMARY: About 37 die annually in the U.S. from heatstroke after being left in hot cars, reports KidandCars.org. Fire Marshal Mark Mccurdy and Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner emphasize the importance of checking vehicles to prevent such tragedies. Car temperatures can rise rapidly, reaching up to 170°F even on a 70°F day. This poses serious risks not only to children but also to pets. Recommendations to avoid these dangers include parking in the shade, checking the backseat before locking, and using reminders like alarms or placing important items near the car seat. Additionally, pets should not be left in closed vehicles without conditioning.

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Heat builds Tuesday, rain chance returns Wednesday – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-07-02 03:57:22

SUMMARY: Hot weather builds up on Tuesday in Columbus, Mississippi, with highs reaching the upper 90s and heat indices over 100 degrees in Alabama. Overnight, moisture will keep temperatures in the mid-70s. Wednesday will see highs in the mid-90s with a heat index around 105 degrees and some late-day showers. From Thursday to Sunday, expect typical early July weather with scattered afternoon showers and storms, highs in the 90s, and heat indices near 105 degrees. This pattern is common for this time of year.

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Mississippians encouraged to practice firework safety during July 4th holiday

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-07-01 19:16:09

SUMMARY: As the nears, Dr. Derek Culnan, a burn specialist at Baptist Memorial Hospital in , stresses the importance of safety. He observes an increase in serious burns during this period and advises specific safety roles: a sober designated shooter, a person responsible for safety with or a hose handy, and someone to keep clear of fireworks. Sparklers, in particular, can quickly burn children. Taking these precautions can ensure a safe celebration.

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Pleasant for now…bringing back the humidity and rain

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-07-01 18:40:31

SUMMARY: Drier moved into Columbus, Mississippi, after Sunday's cold front, making the hot temperatures more bearable. Tonight will be mild and clear with temperatures dropping to the mid-60s. Tuesday will be dry and hotter, reaching the upper 90s with a few clouds by nightfall and lows in the mid-70s. Humidity and rain chances will return mid-. The rest of the week will see highs in the mid-90s with increasing cloud and scattered showers likely by the .

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