Galveston County, City of Galveston officials closely watching Hurricane Delta
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry said Delta has slightly expanded, which means we can expect slightly stronger winds, 30-35 miles per hour.
Hurricane Delta wind speeds increase to 120 mph, expected to make landfall Friday night
Hurricane Delta has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane with winds at 115 mph on Thursday afternoon.
Katy residents continue to help Hurricane Laura victims as Hurricane Delta looms
When some residents in Katy found out Louisiana storm evacuees were living in hotels near them they came together in a big way.
Texas interstate clogged with traffic amid Hurricane Delta evacuations
Roads in Texas were jammed with traffic as evacuation orders were issued in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Delta.
Category 4 Hurricane Delta on course for Mexico's Yucatan then U.S. Gulf Coast
Hurricane Delta has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane as it moves toward Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Delta now has maximum sustained winds of 135 mph.
Coast Polysteel 700
This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson tests a flashlight he says is really tough.
Spot X
We all rely on our phones to keep us connected and informed. But what happens if they stop working after a hurricane landfall? In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that skips the cell towers and reaches up to the satellites to keep you connected.
CRKT Eat'n Tool
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson looks at a low-cost tool he says could come in handy.
MPOWERD Inc Luci Core
This Flashlight Friday, meteorologist John Dawson shows us one powered by the sun.
Beta weakens to tropical depression over Texas
As Beta has now turned toward the northeast, it will slowly ride along the Texas coastline, likely staying inland as the rain bands associated with Beta continue to bring heavy rain over parts of Texas.
Houston officials urge public to avoid driving after Beta floods roads
City leaders are encouraging the public to avoid driving if possible and reminding drivers not to go around barricades after rains from Beta flooded Houston roadways.
VSSL First Aid
If you have not included a first aid kit in your hurricane plans, you are missing a key part of emergency preparedness. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a nearly indestructible one.
Texas Governor readies resources as Tropical System moves through Gulf of Mexico
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that he is placing resources on standby along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of severe weather resulting from a tropical depression in the Gulf.
Puerto Rico getting funds for power grid 3 years after Hurricane Maria
President Trump blamed the delay on Democrats in Congress who approved the funding and pushed for its release.
Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 Lantern
This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson is testing a powerful lantern that has several ways to recharge its battery.
Hurricane Laura evacuees told to vacate hotel, reassigned to new one
The Texas Department of Emergency Management told FOX 26 Wednesday this is being done to consolidate the 40 hotels being used to shelter these evacuees down to eight statewide.
Sally unleashes flooding along Gulf Coast, hundreds rescued in Florida, Alabama
Hurricane Sally has lumbered ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, with top winds of 105 mph.
5 tropical cyclones brew in Atlantic at the same time, only 2nd time on record
Hurricane Paulette has made a rare landfall in Bermuda as a strong Category 1 storm just hours after the wealthy British territory shuttered schools, government agencies and air and sea ports.
Floating flashlight: JD's Hurricane Gear Test
FOX 26's John Dawson gives you a glimpse of a cool new floating flashlight gadget.
Gerber Armbar Drive
FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is testing out a compact multi-tool in this Hurricane Gear Test.