How to keep your pets safe during extreme heat

How to keep your pets safe during extreme heat

The strong summer heat is baking the D.C. region again this week, and with all the hot weather, officials are reminding pet owners to take steps to protect their furry friends.

The strong summer heat is baking the D.C. region again this week, and with all the hot weather, officials are reminding pet owners to take steps to protect their furry friends.

DC Heat Wave: Another stretch of sweltering temperatures as dog days of summer continue

DC Heat Wave: Another stretch of sweltering temperatures as dog days of summer continue

After our longest stretch of 90 degree plus weather in two summers during the middle of July, it was a nice end to the month with a bit of a break from the extreme heat – including this first day of August where D.C. hit 89 degrees for a high, only one day in the past week has exceeded the 90 degree mark. 

After our longest stretch of 90 degree plus weather in two summers during the middle of July, it was a nice end to the month with a bit of a break from the extreme heat – including this first day of August where D.C. hit 89 degrees for a high, only one day in the past week has exceeded the 90 degree mark. 

Historic Kentucky flooding: At least 30 dead with search and rescue underway and more rain expected this week

Historic Kentucky flooding: At least 30 dead with search and rescue underway and more rain expected this week

The weather could impact recovery efforts this week as forecasters say there is severe storm potential Monday in many of the flood-ravaged areas in Kentucky, and that will be followed by a dangerous heat wave.

The weather could impact recovery efforts this week as forecasters say there is severe storm potential Monday in many of the flood-ravaged areas in Kentucky, and that will be followed by a dangerous heat wave.

Warm, sunny Monday with pop-up showers; highs in the upper-80s

Warm, sunny Monday with pop-up showers; highs in the upper-80s

Mostly sunny skies Monday with warm temperatures in the upper-80s and a few pop-up showers across the D.C. region.

Mostly sunny skies Monday with warm temperatures in the upper-80s and a few pop-up showers across the D.C. region.

Dozens still missing in Kentucky as state braces for more rain

Dozens still missing in Kentucky as state braces for more rain

Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.

Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.

Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues

Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues

Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.

Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.

Sunny final Saturday in July with low humidity, few clouds

Sunny final Saturday in July with low humidity, few clouds

Saturday is the pick of the weekend! Expect mostly sunny skies with just some passing clouds and low humidity.

Saturday is the pick of the weekend! Expect mostly sunny skies with just some passing clouds and low humidity.