Hurricane Gear Test: Craftsman Portable Inverter Generator
Severe weather can knock out power at any time. After February's big freeze, many of us are considering a generator in our emergency plans. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there is a lot to consider before making that purchase.
Tropical Storm Henri creeps inland, drenching Northeast
Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island, bringing heavy winds and rains to the area as it began pummeling the northeastern U.S. coastline early Sunday.
NC flooding from Fred leaves 2 dead, 20 missing as Grace makes landfall in Mexico
Grace made landfall Thursday as a hurricane near Tulum, Mexico. Meanwhile, remnants of Fred headed northeast after causing deadly flooding N. Carolina.
Tropical Storm Henri forms in the Atlantic, south of Bermuda
Tropical Storm Henri is the 8th named storm to form in the Atlantic this hurricane season.
Hurricane Gear Test: Guardian Angel Elite LED
When a hurricane makes landfall, many can expect a loss of electricity. That's one of the reasons you need a battery-powered light in your emergency supplies. In today's hurricane gear test. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there are a lot of options for a light source.
Haiti braces for Grace, Florida for Fred as third system forms
As Tropical Storm Fred approaches Florida, Tropical Depression Grace is moving west and Tropical Depression Eight has formed in the Atlantic.
Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US
Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Gear Test: Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300
If you have not included a first aid kit into your hurricane plans, you are missing a key part of emergency preparedness. But you're in luck, in this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson show us the Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300.
Hurricane season still looks to be 'above-average,' NOAA says
According to NOAA's new outlook, the number of expected named storms is now up to 15 to 21.
Hurricane Gear Test: Heater Meals Ex
Hopefully, you have your hurricane gear kit ready to go this season. Make sure food and water are among your top priorities. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a simple product that can deliver you a hot meal.
Hurricane Gear Test: Preppi Little Prepster
Since FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is really a kid at heart, it makes sense that he is so excited about today's Hurricane Gear Test. He has a go-bag that has all of the necessary emergency supplies. But it is also packed with some fun.
Hurricane Gear Test: Uncharted Supply Co.'s The Athena
Your hurricane plans should assume you will see a loss in power, but we all know that the lights can really go out at any time. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a multi-purpose power bank in this Hurricane Gear Test.
Hurricane Gear Test: JUDY Safe
If you live near the gulf coast, you need a hurricane kit. You can build it yourself or look for something prebuilt. On today's hurricane gear test, meteorologist John Dawson reminds us that those kits can come in many different shapes and sizes.
Hurricane Gear Test: Garmin inReach Mini
It seems like we all rely on our cell phones to keep us connected. But what happens if the cell towers get damaged and stop working after a hurricane landfall? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that uses satellites to help keep you connected.
Elsa strengthens into first hurricane of the Atlantic season
Elsa strengthened to a hurricane on Friday morning, becoming the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic season. At this time, there are no direct impacts expected for Texas.
Hurricane Gear Test: ReadyWise Ultimate 3-Day Emergency Survival Backpack
The ReadyWise Ultimate 3-Day Emergency Survival Backpack is filled with 30 servings of emergency food along with a first aid kit, multipurpose flashlight, rechargeable lantern, water filtration bottle, cooking essentials, and much more.
Hurricane Gear Test: Rocksolar Adventurer Portable Power Station
If we ever were to experience a days-long power outage, you would need something to keep your phone charged so you can stay connected. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Rocksolar Adventurer Portable Power Station.
Disturbance in the Gulf has 90% formation chance
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded the chances for development to 90% through 48 hours for the system in the Bay of Campeche.
MyMedic 10 Essentials Kit
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson highlights a compact bag that is well organized and packed with products.
Gulf weather outlook for June
Around June 22 or 23, something may try to form in what looks like the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.