Hurricanes

A battery-powered lantern is a must during a power outage. Meteorologist John Dawson wants you to have 36 hours of light in your emergency kit. In this gear test, he shows us a solar-powered rechargeable lantern that can also be used as a power bank.

On today's emergency gear test, meteorologist John Dawson shows us a unique multi-tool that could be added to your supplies.

FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Survival Frog Zombinator Survival Hatchet in this Emergency Gear Test.

We know a big part of emergency preparedness is planning for the unexpected. Storing some basic tools and materials will help you deal with those unexpected events. On this emergency gear test, Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on one of those supplies.

A crank powered flashlight radio is probably in your emergency preparedness kit. In this Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a new model from a company that has been making them for years.

It can sometimes be difficult to maintain proper hygiene during an emergency due to a loss of power or limited water. So on today's emergency gear test, meteorologist John Dawson has a way to help us stay fresh.

During an emergency, it could become hard to keep up with your hygiene and Meteorologist John Dawson has a way you can stay fresh with body wipes.

Did you have to buy to rent a generator after Hurricane Beryl? FEMA announced they would reimburse residents for those costs, but FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with those who are still waiting six months later.

Are you prepared for an arctic blast? Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on what you need to keep in your vehicle for a cold weather emergency.

Have you considered a rechargeable lantern as your battery-powered light in your emergency kit? In this Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us one that can run for more than 60 hours.

In this Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on first aid kits and what should be in them.

When it comes to natural disasters, there is no guarantee all the cell phone towers will stay up and running. Meteorologist John Dawson has a device that might help in any emergency setting. Hurricane season is over, but we should stay ready for the unexpected. Meteorologist John Dawson is still reviewing products that could be helpful in stressful times. On today’s Emergency Gear Test, he talks about having a good way to store those supplies needed for disasters.

Hurricane season is over, but we should stay ready for the unexpected. Meteorologist John Dawson is still reviewing products that could be helpful in stressful times. On today’s Emergency Gear Test, he talks about having a good way to store those supplies needed for disasters.

Hurricane season is officially over for 2024. Meteorologist John Dawson wraps up the season with a review of all the basic requirements you need for a hurricane preparedness kit!

Hurricane season is coming to it's end, but FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has one last Hurricane Gear Test to showcase the Anker Solix F3800 Power Station.

We are now down to just 2 days remaining in the 2024 Atlantic basin hurricane season. The National hurricane center expects conditions to remain quiet over the next few days. We will likely wrap up the season with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. Houston was hit by one tropical system this season, Hurricane Beryl back on July 8th with 80 mph winds. Water temperatures are starting to cool a bit as stronger cold fronts make their way into the Gulf of Mexico. Houston has never been hit by a tropical system this late in the season. Hurricane season ends on November 30th and begins again next year on June 1st.

We are now down to just 3 days remaining in the 2024 Atlantic basin hurricane season. The National hurricane center expects conditions to remain quiet over the next few days. We will likely wrap up the season with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. Houston was hit by one tropical system this season, Hurricane Beryl back on July 8th. Water temperatures are starting to cool a bit as stronger cold fronts make their way into the Gulf of Mexico. Houston has never been hit by a tropical system this late in the season. Hurricane season ends on November 30th and begins again next year on June 1st.

We are now down to just 4 days remaining in the 2024 Atlantic basin hurricane season. The National hurricane center expects conditions to remain quiet over the next few days. We will likely wrap up the season with 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. Water temperatures are starting to cool a bit as stronger cold fronts make their way into the Gulf of Mexico. Houston has never been hit by a tropical system this late in the season. But we will continue to watch for the extremely low chance for any type of development in the Western Caribbean.