Extreme heat is anticipated in the Washington, DC area from Sunday, June 22, to Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Daily heat indexes are expected to reach up to 115 degrees.
When the temperature or heat index in the District is forecasted to be 95 degrees or higher, the District Government implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for community members to seek relief from the heat. A list of District cooling center locations is available here.
Extreme heat can be dangerous to your health. As temperatures rise, you are encouraged to take an active role in your safety and take action to stay cool.
- Stay indoors. Find places in the shade or with air conditioning to seek relief from the heat.
- Drink plenty of water and wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. You can use GW’s water bottle refill locations to help keep you hydrated.
- Do not leave children, pets, or service animals in vehicles, as they can reach dangerous temperatures within 10 minutes.
- Children, elderly, and those with disabilities or other access and functional needs are the most vulnerable in our community. If someone you know needs free accessible transportation to a cooling center, please call the shelter hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311.
For additional extreme heat safety tips, visit https://ready.dc.gov/pages/hazard-heat-before
Additional updates will be provided on Campus Advisories as needed.