Outdoor football practices started Monday in one of the hottest weeks so far in the year.

Jacksonville is under an extreme heat warning until 7 p.m., with temperatures expected to climb into the hundreds and a feels-like temperature up to 113 degrees. Learn what to expect and how to stay safe as conditions may improve with possible weekend showers.

Near record highs this week

Jacksonville is under a heat advisory with high temperatures expected to reach up to 97 degrees and a heat index as high as 108. News4JAX meteorologist Mark Collins says the weekend brings mostly dry weather, with very limited chance of rain.

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Heat Advisory for Northeast Florida beginning at noon through 6 p.m. due to the heat indices expected to reach 110 degrees in some areas.

Jacksonville faces extreme heat and periods of heavy rain as The Weather Authority forecasts high temperatures and stormy conditions throughout the week.

Jacksonville and coastal areas get a break from triple digit heat, but heat index values are expected to remain in the mid-90s, according to the latest News4JAX forecast.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in the Suwannee Valley where the max Heat Index could range between 108-110.

Today's highs will be around 92 degrees for most of you inland, upper 80's for the Coast.

It's been so hot lately that Jacksonville has opened its cooling centers to help people with no air conditioning a chance to cool down.

Tonight: Showers and isolated storms through 10 p.m. Partly cloudy and mild overnight with patchy areas of dense fog inland.