Watch out for "alligators" on Arizona's Interstates. That's what state troopers and the Arizona Department of Transportation call blown out tire treads.
Car experts routinely warn the triple-digit temperatures are murder on tires, especially at freeway speeds.
With highs pushing past 110 degrees this week, Bart Graves at DPS said they expect to see a spike in the number of "gators" littering highways.
Driving over one can cause serious damage to your car, while avoiding one can cause a wreck.
"Call 911. We, or our partners at ADOT, will respond right away," said Graves.
Experts for Car and Driver magazine attribute a combination of factors for causing a blow out in the extreme heat, including low tire pressure, long driving periods and worn tread.