Get your home ready for storms during Hurricane Preparedness Week
Hurricane season starts June 1 and with Hurricane Preparedness Week kicking off Sunday, now is a perfect time to start getting ready for the upcoming severe weather.
Forecasters predict 19 named storms for Atlantic hurricane season for 7th straight above-average season
The experts at Colorado State University expect the 2022 Atlantic Basin hurricane season to be another one for the record books.
Forecasters release their hurricane season outlook
The experts at Colorado State University expect the 2022 Atlantic Basin hurricane season to be another one for the record books, with nine hurricanes -- four of them major.
Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'
A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”
Hurricane Gear Test: Pre-built survival kit options
Hurricane season is ending this month. But when the season is over, it's actually the best time to get your preparedness items in order. Meteorologist John Dawson shares some pre-built kits that have everything you need to be ready for next season!
Family shares dramatic tale of late pregnancy during hurricane evacuation
Payton Matherne was 39-weeks pregnant when dealing with a Category 4 hurricane barreling down on her in Louisiana. They made the big decision to evacuate, and a typical five-hour drive turned into nine hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic with everyone trying to leave.
Hurricane Gear Test: Biolite Alpenglow 500
There's a month left of hurricane season, and one thing that is a must in your kit is a light. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has an LED lantern that is rechargeable and can also charge your phone.
Hurricane Gear Test: Freeforce 60W Foldable Solar Panel
For those who are considering solar charges in your hurricane preparedness plans, FOX 26's Meteorologist John Dawson has a portable option to show.
Pamela moves inland after slamming Mexico's Pacific coast as hurricane
Pamela continued moving inland after making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast near the resort city of Mazatlan.
Hurricane Gear Test: Gerber DoubleDown Folding Machete
A heavy duty cutting device, like a hatchet or machete, is sometimes needed after hurricane landfall. That's why you may want to consider an outdoor cutting tool for your hurricane kit. Meteorologist John Dawson has one today that is compact but can still take care of some big jobs.
Hurricane Gear Test: The Original Firedisc
FOX 26's John Dawson takes a look at a portable propane cooker "The Original Firedisc" in this Hurricane Gear Test.
Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
Whether you‘re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there’s help available.
Hurricane Gear Test: The CarGenerator
When the power goes out, have you ever wondered if there was a way to use your car to power some of those things you have inside your home? In today's Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has found a device that can do just that.
Hurricane Sam, a Category 4 storm, could fluctuate in strength this week
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm, but forecasters say the system could fluctuate in strength over the next day or so.
Hurricane Sam now a Category 4 storm; Teresa dwindling
Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
Hurricane Gear Test: Small Dog Basic Emergency Survival Kit
When disaster strikes, it might be a good idea for each family member to have their own survival kit, including your pet. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at Emergency Zone's Small Dog Basic Emergency Survival Kit for your pups.
Testing the LightRanger Telescoping LED Lantern
You've got to have a light and your hurricane kit and a lantern can be a great addition. And in this Hurricane Gear Test, FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us one that takes area lighting to a whole new level.
CenterPoint Energy says nearly all power outages have been restored since Nicholas
“We appreciate our customers’ patience as we continue to work hard to restore service to every customer who is still without power,” said Kenny Mercado, CenterPoint Energy’s Executive Vice President, Electric Utility.
More than 32K customers still without power after Nicholas
Utility companies are working to restore electricity to tens of thousands of customers who are still without power in Southeast Texas after Nicholas.
Nicholas prompts flash flood watches across central Gulf Coast as storm lingers
Nicholas became a post-tropical cyclone on Thursday, hovering over the central Gulf Coast and bringing the threat of heavy rain and flooding.