For the second day in a row, Arlington is under an Extreme Heat Warning.
Expect dangerously hot conditions outside for much of the day today (Tuesday), with heat index values rising above 110.
From the National Weather Service:
853 PM EDT Mon Jun 23 2025
…EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY…
…EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…* WHAT…For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE…DC and portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
The danger of heat-related illnesses has again prompted the cancellation of outdoor activities past 11 a.m. by Arlington’s Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
More, below, from DPR.
On Tues., June 24, all Parks & Recreation and partner outdoor programming (including league practices and games) at County outdoor facilities after 11 a.m. will be canceled or moved to indoor locations due to an Extreme Heat Warning. Cancellations at Arlington County community centers, parks, or facilities will be communicated directly to program participants via email.
Summer Camp Programming: In the event of summer camp cancellations, early closings, or relocations, program participants will be notified directly via email and phone call or text.
Consider limiting time outside and beat the heat with these hot weather tips for keeping cool.
Visit our libraries or community centers for free places to spend time indoors
