Floridians preparing for Hurricane Idalia
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Idalia has strengthened into a hurricane with 13 million Floridians under weather watches and warnings and people in nearly two dozen coastal counties told to evacuate. Forecasters expect the storm to keep gaining strength. FOX News Correspondent Rebekah Castor has more from Pinellas County, Florida.

Houston-area storm chasers driving to Florida for Idalia landfall

A group of Houston-area meteorologists are heading down to Florida for Idalia's landfall, which is expected later in the week.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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A low rain chance is possible on Tuesday, but after that, we dry things out for a few days with spotty rain and storms possible again by the weekend. Temperatures will still be hot near 100 this week, but humidity will be a bit lower.

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Heat Advisory remains in place for Houston and much of SE Texas until 10 PM tonight. Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Wharton, Jackson & Matagorda counties until 10 PM. Heat index values could still be 108+ through the evening so be careful not to overdo it as you enjoy some time outside. There's still a shot for a few showers and storms to develop this evening and tonight with a low rain chance Tuesday as well. After that we dry things out for a few days with spotty rain and storms possible again by the weekend. Temperatures will still be hot near 100 this week but humidity will be a bit lower.

Tropical Weather Forecast - August 28, 2023
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Idalia is close to becoming a hurricane today and is expected to strengthen to a major Category three hurricane by early Wednesday. Hurricane warnings are in place for parts of the Florida Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay. Idalia is projected to make landfall around the Big Bend of Florida Wednesday morning bringing up to a foot of rain, storm surge up to 7-11 feet NW of Tampa, damaging winds & the threat for tornadoes. Hurricane Franklin has grown into a dangerous category 4 hurricane in the western Atlantic. It should remain over water but will get close to Bermuda early Wednesday where Tropical Storm Watches are in effect. Another tropical wave coming off the coast of Africa has a medium chance to develop into a tropical system over the next week.

Hurricane Gear Test: Chainsaw safety with Craftsman
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Meteorologist John Dawson provides essential safety reminders for those considering buying a chainsaw to deal with potential fallen trees in their neighborhood after a hurricane's landfall.

Houston weather: Consecutive 100-degree days streak snapped, triple digital temps return later this week

Following the hottest day on record for Houston (tied with last Thursday), today will be hot, but not as crazy hot. Look for highs in the upper 90s to low 100s with scattered afternoon rain. The rest of the week does look hot with upper 90s tomorrow and around 101 the rest of the week. In the tropics, Idalia is threatening Florida with high winds and rain on Wednesday and Franklin is a category 4 in the Atlantic and only threatens Bermuda.

Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become major hurricane before Florida landfall

Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.

Chainsaw safety reminders
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You may be considering a chainsaw for your hurricane toolkit to clear downed trees after a storm. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shares some safety reminders.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Following the hottest day on record for Houston (tied with last Thursday), today will be hot, but not as crazy hot. Look for highs in the upper 90s to low 100s with scattered afternoon rain. The rest of the week does look hot with upper 90s tomorrow and around 101 the rest of the week. In the tropics, Idalia is threatening Florida with high winds and rain on Wednesday and Franklin is a category 4 in the Atlantic and only threatens Bermuda.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Houston should see scattered to isolated showers on Monday. Even with some rain, more folks in southeast Texas will still see triple digits. A weak summer front should lead to less humidity for some pleasant mornings this week. The afternoons should also be slightly cooler. In the Gulf, Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida as a hurricane early on Wednesday morning.

FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
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Houston should see scattered to isolated showers on Monday. Even with some rain, more folks in southeast Texas will still see triple digits. A weak summer front should lead to less humidity for some pleasant mornings this week. The afternoons should also be slightly cooler. In the Gulf, Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida as a hurricane early on Wednesday morning.

Tropical Weather Forecast - August 27, 2023
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If you are in Florida, now is the time to prepare for Idalia. Hurricane Watches are up for parts of the west coast. In other Atlantic news, Franklin will some be a major hurricane.

El Tiempo 27 de Agosto de 2023
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#FOX26 Meteor?loga Lena Maria Arango tiene su pron?stico para la semana laboral.