National Hurricane Center expands Gulf area-to-watch toward Texas
The odds of a disturbance in the Gulf of America spinning up some tropical development have slightly increased.
The odds of a disturbance in the Gulf of America spinning up some tropical development have slightly increased.
Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
Colorado State University updated its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on Wednesday.
Colorado State University updated its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on Wednesday.
National Hurricane Center flags area to watch in Gulf
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has outlined an area to watch in the Gulf of America where tropical development could happen.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has outlined an area to watch in the Gulf of America where tropical development could happen.
2026 Season Preview - Hurricane Gear Test
Do you have your Emergency Essentials ready for this year's hurricane season? JD shows some of the items he is looking at for this year.
Do you have your Emergency Essentials ready for this year's hurricane season? JD shows some of the items he is looking at for this year.
Hurricane gear test: What to expect this year
Hurricane season is here, and John Dawson is back to review supplies you may need for your emergency kit. Here's a preview of what you can expect.
Hurricane season is here, and John Dawson is back to review supplies you may need for your emergency kit. Here's a preview of what you can expect.
Tropical weather forecast: Atlantic Hurricane Season begins
The Atlantic hurricane season begins today, making this a good time to review plans and supplies before any storms threaten the Gulf. You can visit Fox26Houston.com/tropics for information. There are no immediate tropical concerns for Houston, but tropical moisture could lead to downpours locally later this week.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins today, making this a good time to review plans and supplies before any storms threaten the Gulf. You can visit Fox26Houston.com/tropics for information. There are no immediate tropical concerns for Houston, but tropical moisture could lead to downpours locally later this week.
Hurricane season starts today: Here’s what Texas should know
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Last-minute hurricane season checklist
Monday, June 1 starts the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the emergency must-haves you should have prepared, and meteorologist John Dawson gives a refresher for the hurricane season forecast.
Monday, June 1 starts the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the emergency must-haves you should have prepared, and meteorologist John Dawson gives a refresher for the hurricane season forecast.
Houston renters urged to prepare now as hurricane season approaches
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
Official 2026 Atlantic Hurricane forecast released | Forecasting with Friends
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic this year.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic this year.
Hurricane Gear Test: Anker Solix E10 Home Backup Power
When the power goes out in your neighborhood, a home backup power system can keep your lights and other appliances operating. John Dawson has a look at the Anker Solix E10 battery backup.
When the power goes out in your neighborhood, a home backup power system can keep your lights and other appliances operating. John Dawson has a look at the Anker Solix E10 battery backup.
It's Hurricane Preparedness Week and Rachael Gauthier from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
It's Hurricane Preparedness Week and Rachael Gauthier from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety shares more about how homeowners can prepare for strong winds and severe storms during hurricane season.
It's Hurricane Preparedness Week and Rachael Gauthier from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety shares more about how homeowners can prepare for strong winds and severe storms during hurricane season.
Emergency Gear Test: Frog EDC Survival Bundle
Hurricane season is right around the corner. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a survival kit that is designed to keep near you everyday.
Hurricane season is right around the corner. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a survival kit that is designed to keep near you everyday.
How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend
Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.
Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.
Chainsaw safety with Craftsman | Emergency Gear Test
On this emergency gear test, JD talks about chainsaw safety and good practices in case you're planning on including one in your emergency kit.
On this emergency gear test, JD talks about chainsaw safety and good practices in case you're planning on including one in your emergency kit.
First major hurricane forecast of 2026 released. What it says about Texas
The first major hurricane forecast of 2026 was released Thursday.
The first major hurricane forecast of 2026 was released Thursday.
Rapid Rope Utility Rope | Emergency Gear Test
On this episode of JD's Emergency Gear Test, we're talking about the importance of emergency cordage with Rapid Rope Utility Rope.
On this episode of JD's Emergency Gear Test, we're talking about the importance of emergency cordage with Rapid Rope Utility Rope.
Roundhouse Provisions Survival Mode Bar | Emergency Gear Test
A product from Roundhouse Provisions, a company founded by the late Chuck Norris, can help you be prepared for whatever happens during an emergency. FOX 26's John Dawson has a review of their emergency rations bar, The Survival Mode bar.
A product from Roundhouse Provisions, a company founded by the late Chuck Norris, can help you be prepared for whatever happens during an emergency. FOX 26's John Dawson has a review of their emergency rations bar, The Survival Mode bar.
Seventy2 Core Survival System: Emergency Gear Test
Building an emergency gear test can be overwhelming, but one could already be put together for you. FOX 26's John Dawson share more about the Seventy2 Core Survival System from Uncharted Supply.
Building an emergency gear test can be overwhelming, but one could already be put together for you. FOX 26's John Dawson share more about the Seventy2 Core Survival System from Uncharted Supply.