WARNING: Hidden Danger This Week In New York State

The summer heat is about to arrive and there are some warnings posted in New York State that this week's temperatures may be "excessive".

The summer is not officially here, yet. It will arrive this week, on Thursday as the annual summer solstice will take place. With the arrival of summer comes the end of the school year for most, if not all, schools in New York State. Next up, fun in the sun!

Before the kids get outside to the fun, there is one hidden danger that is lurking in the backyard that can be avoided, with patience.

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As the sun beats down and the mercury rises this week, the water inside of a backyard garden hose also heats up! In fact, the water can be so hot it will burn your skin quickly. For kids, it can be even worse on their delicate skin. In fact, it was just a few years ago that a infant was "scalded" by boiling water in a ghost garden hose.

The report from Today.com indicated that the water got to a temperature that most would not expect. "Water sitting in a garden hose that's exposed to summer sun can reach up to 190 degrees, said Dr. Kevin Foster, director of the Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix".

This is going to be an unprecedented heat event in that it will last over multiple days and for a large area of New York State. If you plan to let the kids cool off in the yard, be sure to let the water run and cool the hose before anyone puts the water on their skin.