Heat — Laurel, Kentucky

2007-06-10 · Laurel, Kentucky

Event narrative

Two young boys were found dead in the trunk of a car in London. It was determined that they died from hyperthermia or excessive heat exposure.

Wider weather episode

Two children died as a result of being trapped in the trunk of a car in Laurel County. The cause of death was hyperthermia. High temperatures were in the mid 80s, however temperatures inside an automobile can be much higher than the air temperature outside.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 37247. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.