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

A punishing heat wave will bring hot temperatures to eastern US and linger for several days, underscoring how climate change heats things up.

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

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