Weather in Fairfax to Reach 100 Degrees

Brace yourselves, Fairfax: it's going to be a hot one. Late June will feel like late August this weekend as temperatures reach the upper 90s through Monday.

Fairfax County is under an excessive heat watch from 11 a.m. Friday morning through 9 p.m. Friday evening. Temperatures are predicted to climb to a high of 101 degrees in Annandale on Friday, 99 Saturday and 101 Sunday. Temperatures will drop back to 96 Monday and 92 Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service extended forecast.

Friday’s skies will be partly cloudy, and there is a slight chance of  thunderstorms Friday afternoon, evening and overnight. Saturday and Sunday will be sunny and mostly clear.

The humidity will hover around 50 percent during the day, rising slightly overnight from Thursday through Monday.

Places to Keep Cool:

•  has several drop in classes and activities and events each day. It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
•  is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Read, surf the webor attend one of the library's events.
• Grab a cool beverage at a coffee shop or restaurant in town.
• Catch a movie at , AMC Tysons Corner, the Reston Town Center Cinemasor the Regal Fairfax Town Center. Tickets are available online.

Cooling Assistance

Fairfax County offers cooling assistance programs designed to help residents with electric bills and the purchase of air conditioners and fans.

Fairfax County residents may go here for more information. You can also visit the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program website.

 offers air conditioned counseling, showers and laundry services at Fairfax Circle. 

Keeping Pets Cool

Don't forget Fido. Pets should not be left outside on very hot, humid days. Even with shade and water, pets, like people, can overheat.

Fairfax County Police offer the following tips for pets:

• Never leave pets in a parked car. On a warm day, temperatures can rapidly rise to dangerous levels.
• Shade and water are vital to pets. Pet owners must provide adequate shelter protecting animals from injury, rain, sleet, snow, hail, direct sunlight, and adverse effects of heat or cold. A dog house in the backyard with no access to shade does not protect animals from sun.
• Limit exercise on hot days. Take care to adjust intensity and duration of exercise. Watch for shortness of breath and remember that asphalt gets very hot and can burn paws; walk your dog on the grass if possible.
• Recognize the symptoms of heatstroke. If your pet shows signs such as heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, fever, dizziness, restlessness, excessive thirst and profuse salivation, contact your veterinarian immediately. Take steps to reduce the animal’s body temperature; apply ice packs or cold towels to the head, neck and chest, provide water and ice cubes for hydration, and move the animal into the shade or air-conditioning.