Today marks the start of the dog days of summer, and it certainly feels like it.

The morning will start off decently, with temperatures in the 70s across the region, however at 8 a.m. a heat advisory will start, ending at 8 p.m. — the heat index value is expected to reach 109.

It's a decent day to be a dog!

Poodles rejoice, with today's low humidity your fur won't frizz!

Who let the dogs out? You — because it's going to be a nice day for a walk.

Today's going to be a barking-good day for a walk!

Let's hope your pooch likes puddles!

Don't burn your paws! Today's going to be one of the hottest days of the summer so far. 

The dog days of summer are almost upon us, and it certainly feels like it.

Wake up, pup! It's going to be a toasty, humid day today, so we recommend early walks.

You may not want to let sleeping dogs lie for too long today, as the morning is going to be the best time for a walk!

It may be a little hot and humid, but with the morning clouds it's still a doggone good day for a walk!

Today's going to be on the cloudy side with some sprinkling, so you may want to have a towel ready for any wet paws!

The early pup gets the walk! While the morning may be muggy, things will only be getting hotter, so early to midday walks are recommended.

Today is heating up, this morning will be comfortable with humidity staying low, but the afternoon may create some hot dogs (ketchup not included).

Low humidity and clear skies full of sunshine make today's forecast good for an afternoon walk.

Monday's forecast shows comfortable temperatures, making today a good day to enjoy the sunshine.

Friday's forecast shows a paws-itively great dog walking day with sunshine and low humidity. 

Thursday's forecast shows a warm day to walk your dog with a foggy morning with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. As the day goes on, the fog will go away. This afternoon, temperatures will rise to the mid to upper 80's.

Wednesday's forecast promises good dog-walking conditions. Aside from a few isolated storms in the morning, the day offers warm weather and beautiful scenery.

Tuesday's forecast doesn't look good for a morning dog walk; however, the afternoon may be different, with temperatures showing as low to mid-80s.

Monday's forecast indicates this morning is a good time for a walk; with comfortable dry weather, the weather promises to be friendly for furry friends.

Friday's forecast is a pawsome day for a walk around the park. The afternoon temperature is in the low 80s.

Thursday's dog walking forecast indicates it's a good day to get out and enjoy the sunshine with your four-legged friends. The forecast shows temperatures rising to the mid 70s to lower 80s. There will be a light breeze and low humidity.

Scattering showers and storms will occur throughout the first half of the day. However, wet weather chances decrease in the afternoon. This afternoon, we will see temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s.

Tracking green paws throughout the day

Ruff day for a walk! No green paws after 10 a.m. and heat index in the 100s. 

Too hot for paws this afternoon with a heat index up to 105°.

All green paws today with temps in the lower 50s. 

Morning showers with a warmer and clearer afternoon. 

Welcome back Zoie and sunshine and temps in the 50s. 

Windy, but plenty of sunshine today. 

Overall, a good day for a walk. 

Best day of the week to take a walk! 

Lots of sunshine makes for a great day for a walk! 

Cloudy skies and chilly temperatures, but a great day for a walk! 

Great day for a walk!