GREENSBORO, N.C. — You've heard the saying, 'It's so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk', but is that a thing? Come to find out, it's possible but unlikely since eggs need to reach a temperature of 158 degrees to be fully cooked. Even on extremely hot days, concrete and cement are not good conductors of the heat needed. Black asphalt would get closer.
The heat can impact a lot of items we normally keep in our cars for example:
Medicines. Most medicines need to be stored in a place that is between 59 and 77 degrees. The chemical properties can change with the heat making them less effective.
Water bottles. On a hot day, chemicals leach out of those bottles and into the water, we're talking BPA's which are linked to all kinds of health issues.
Aerosol cans. Maybe you have a beauty bag in the car for emergencies, the hairspray the deodorant, it can explode.
Glasses. Whether driving glasses or sunglasses, the plastic frames can warp in the heat.
Sunscreen. The chemicals break down causing the sunscreen to not be as effective.
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