Lion Energy Summit Solar Generator
If you lose power during a storm, do you have a plan to keep your cellphone charged? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a solar generator.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 1, 2023
There are two named storms in the Atlantic but one of them won't be around much longer. Rina is about to end its run as a tropical cyclone. Philippe is working hard to become the 7th hurricane of the 2023 season.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Sept. 30, 2023
Another round of updates on Philippe and Rina. How long will these systems keep dancing out in the Atlantic? One of them is about to call it.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Sept. 29, 2023
Rina and Philippe are still churning in the Atlantic. These named storms are not giving up yet. Expect to be hearing more about them through the weekend.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 28, 2023
Two tropical storms are sitting side by side in the central Atlantic, Tropical Storm Philippe and newly formed Tropical Storm Rina just to the east of Philippe. Both systems are expected to remain tropical storms for the next 5 days and not head toward SE Texas. Things are quiet for now across the rest of the Atlantic Basin. But with two more months to go in hurricane season, make sure to stay alert for possible development with water temperatures in the Gulf, Caribbean & Atlantic still super warm.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 27, 2023
Gulf of Mexico remains quiet with no tropical activity headed towards SE Texas. But the Atlantic is still busy with Tropical Storm Philippe approaching the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico. Philippe should get close to the Northern Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico by this weekend with the potential for 2-4" of rain. But Philippe is forecast to lose tropical characteristics and weaken to a remnant low by this weekend. Tropical wave in the east central Atlantic still has a high chance to become a tropical depression or possibly Tropical Storm Rina over the next day or two.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 26, 2024
Things remain quiet for SE Texas with no tropical activity expected to impact us through this week. However, Philippe remains a tropical storm in the central Atlantic with 45 mph winds and it is expected to get close to the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico by this weekend. By then it should weaken to a post-tropical remnant low. A strong tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a high chance to become the next tropical depression or storm over the next few days. Rina would be the next name for our next tropical storm or hurricane.
Hurricane Gear Test: Dewalt rechargeable LED flashlight
Rechargeable lights are becoming more common, but Meteorologist John Dawson recommends a battery powered light for your hurricane kit. On today’s hurricane gear test, he warns us it is important to know the runtime of the light if we choose one that’s rechargeable.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 25, 2023
A disturbance in the south central Gulf of Mexico is being monitored for tropical development as it moves west. There's only a tiny chance for it to develop into a tropical system and chances likely won't improve later this week. So at this point, impacts are unlikely for SE TX. Philippe is still a Tropical storm in the central Atlantic that should remain over water for the next 5 days. Philippe will likely track north of the Lesser Antilles. Invest 91-L is in the far east Atlantic with still a high chance to become a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next 7 days. The next name on the list is Rina.
Dewalt rechargeable LED flashlight
Rechargeable lights are becoming more common, but Meteorologist John Dawson recommends a battery powered light for your hurricane kit. On today’s hurricane gear test, he warns us it is important to know the runtime of the light if we choose one that’s rechargeable.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 24, 2023
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Tropical Weather Update - September 23, 2023
Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina with near hurricane-force winds on Saturday morning. And another tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Tropical Weather- September 22, 2023
Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 has turned into Tropical Storm Ophelia just south of the North Carolina coast. It is already close to hurricane strength with 70 mph winds and could briefly become a hurricane before making landfall early Saturday morning along the North Carolina coast. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge and the threat for coastal flooding will be the main threats. Ophelia should quickly weaken to a tropical depression by Sunday. Nigel is in the north Atlantic and has lost tropical characteristics. Another strong tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a high chance of becoming Tropical Storm Philippe this weekend.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 21, 2023
Folks along the SE U.S. coast now have a potential tropical storm to worry about. Potential tropical cyclone 16 has formed off of the SE US coast and is expected to become a tropical storm by Friday. Tropical Storm Warnings are out for parts of the Carolina and Mid-Atlantic coasts. Storm surge warnings are also in effect with this system expected to hit the Carolina coast late Friday into Saturday. Flooding, strong winds and storm surge are the main threats. Hurricane Nigel is racing away from the US & should lose tropical characteristics by Friday. A strong tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a high chance to become a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm by this weekend.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 20, 2023
Hurricane Nigel is a bit weaker but is still a category one hurricane now to the NE of Bermuda. It is expected to quickly move farther away from the US losing tropical characteristics by this weekend. Two other areas are being monitored for possible tropical development. One area is off of the east coast of Florida and has a 40% chance for development over the next 7 days. A potential tropical or subtropical area of low pressure is expected to develop that could bring some heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic by this weekend. Another tropical wave has pushed off the west coast of Africa with a high chance to become a tropical depression or storm by this weekend. The next two names on the list are Ophelia and Philippe.
Worx battery and electric powered cooler
Have you thought about your hurricane plans when it comes to food and medication that need to stay refrigerated? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Worx battery and electric powered cooler.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 19, 2023
We remain in what is typically a very active period of hurricane season. There are no tropical systems heading towards SE Texas. But Hurricane Nigel has grown to a Category 2 Hurricane east of Bermuda. Nigel is not a threat to the US as it will race NE later this week and track up close to Iceland by early next week! A non-tropical low could form along the east coast of Florida the next few days. This low could become subtropical. Regardless it will bring the threat for some heavy rain & gusty wind to Florida & the Carolinas. Another Tropical wave coming off the west coast of Africa has a high chance to develop into a tropical storm or hurricane. The next name on the list is Ophelia.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 18, 2023
Lee and Margot have become Post-Tropical and are weakening. But hurricane Nigel is getting stronger and is forecast to be near major hurricane strength Tuesday. Nigel should pass well east of Bermuda late Tuesday & race NE away from the US & Canada after that. Possible non-tropical low may form near SE US coast later this week with a low chance for subtropical development. Another Tropical wave is expected to roll off the western African coast Wednesday and this system has a high chance to turn into tropical storm Ophelia late this week.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 17, 2023
No surprises in the tropics right now. The National Hurricane Center is done with Lee and Margot but Nigel continues to organize and grow.