The weather service said several major metropolitan areas in the Southeast were expected to face an extreme heat risk for several days.

The weather service said several major metropolitan areas in the Southeast were expected to face an extreme heat risk for several days.

Heat advisories are in place in 29 states, posing serious risks to humans and critical infrastructure as utilities prepare for increased demand.

Severe thunderstorms could continue into July 29, bringing havoc to morning commutes in Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis.

Heat and humidity are stretching east from the Mississippi River valley, with heat indices topping 110F in some areas