ATLANTA () – The National Weather Service says Georgia will continue to see hot days this weekend and through next week with heat index rising well above 100 degrees.

North and central Georgia will likely see the biggest impacts with some areas feeling like 105 degrees.

That’s why agencies like the American Red Cross are reminding people to not leave children or pets in cars due to the heat factor.

The NWS said even 15 minutes in the sun can cause dehydration and lead to heat stroke.

Heat stroke starts when the core body temperature reaches 104 degrees and experts say a child’s body temperature can rise up to five times faster than an adults.

The Red Cross says to avoid sugar drinks, caffeine, and alcohol and drink plenty of water, and to take breaks in the shade if you are outdoors and limit time in the sun to early morning or late evenings.

“First of all, we want people to have awareness and how the extreme heat can be debilitating and we also work closely with officials and their community partners to open cooling centers if a request comes in,” said American Red Cross spokesperson, Allison Flexner.

The Red Cross says if you see someone with dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue or confusion – or a lack of sweat, they may have a heat stroke and call 911 immediately.

The National Highway Safety Administration says 39 children died of heat stroke in vehicles in 2024.