These are, indeed, the dog days of summer—but you aren’t likely to see many Washingtonians out walking their dogs the next few days!
The National Weather Service placed D.C. under an extreme heat advisory through Saturday night. There’s a possibility D.C. could hit triple digits of 100 degrees or higher for the first time in 7 years, according to the Washington Post.
Even if D.C. fails to hit 100 degrees or above in temperature, the heat index is still reaching far above, expected to reach up to 110 degrees on Saturday.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the District’s Hot Weather Emergency from Wednesday, July 26 through Sunday, July 30.
During the heat advisory, D.C. residents are encouraged to remember the following:
- Stay indoors when possible.
- Check in on your neighbors: especially young children and the elderly.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Keep pets indoors: walk pets early in the morning, give pets access to plenty of water, and do not leave pets in vehicles. For all animal emergencies, including animals left outside or in vehicles in extreme temperatures, call the Humane Rescue Alliance at (202) 723-5730.
- Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen.