HOUSTON (BNN)-- Hurricane Idalia rapidly heightened Tuesday night. It peaked as a classification 4 cyclone with optimal sustained winds of 130 mph as it was nearing Florida's Big Bend Coast, then really somewhat weakened to a classification three cyclone right before landfall.
Cyclone Idalia Wednesday morning
Drier air is being pulled southward on the west side of Hurricane Idalia, which can be felt in
Houston with lower humidity and a pleasant feel Wednesday morning. The dry air, dry ground and northeast breeze has triggered a fire weather condition warning in
Houston and Southeast Texas Wednesday
Fire weather condition cautioning Wednesday.
Houston will see a few more dry-heat days with highs near 100. Humidity goes up this weekend, with rain opportunities returning Sunday and beyond.
Houston 7-day projection
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