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What Are the Dog Days of Summer? Origins, Meaning, and Fun Facts About the Hottest Time of Year

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the Dog Days of Summer are here — but what does that phrase really mean, and where did it come from?

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Ridgewood NJ, Definition: What Are the Dog Days of Summer?

The term “dog days of summer” refers to the hottest, most sweltering part of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, this period officially falls between July 3 and August 11, when the weather is known for being intensely hot and humid.

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Extreme Heat Alert: Over 53 Million Americans Under Heat Warnings as First Major Heat Wave of Summer Strikes

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Ridgewood NJ, Nationwide & Tri-State Area — As the first major heat wave of the summer sweeps across the U.S., over 53 million Americans are currently under heat alerts, with roughly 170 million people facing scorching temperatures from the Great Plains to the East Coast.

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