Heat — Kerr, Texas

2017-06-07 · Kerr, Texas

Event narrative

The high temperatures were in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with heat index values in the lower 90s during the peak heating of the day. Two young children died after being left in a vehicle for approximately 15 hours mainly during the overnight hours. Appears from the story that this is not the normal child heat death from accidentally being left in a car, but more of child abuse case with the kids known to be in the car. Heat appears however to be the main cause of death.

Wider weather episode

High temperatures in the upper 80s sent heat index values into the lower 90s. Two young

children died after being left in a vehicle for approximately 15 hours mainly during the overnight hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 707691. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.