Though the heat won't entirely subside by the weekend, large portions of the eastern U.S. will see conditions improve over the next few days. Check the forecast before heading out at weather.gov, and if you're planning on working or playing outside in hot conditions: pic.x.com/MuP6f57isx

Extremely dangerous heat will persist from the Midwest to the East Coast as numerous daily record highs and very warm overnight lows are expected through Wednesday. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been issued. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to pic.x.com/ACwbnrpPdb

One more day of 100-110° heat index values as it will be oppressively hot and humid. Unlike Monday and Tuesday, there is a chance (20-40%) for showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. A few strong to severe storms are possible with the main hazard being damaging wind gusts pic.x.com/oqs4nhqPU7

While the peak of the heat and humidity from the ongoing heat wave are past us, it will still be very hot on Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices around 100-105°. We'll get a more noticeable break in the heat by Thursday. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.x.com/aBzDOFtcPC