Major Atlantic hurricane landfall odds 'well below-average' this season

Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."

Tropical Storm, Depression, or Hurricane: The one key difference

Tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes are all tropical cyclones, but there's one big thing that separates them.

Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand

The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.

GenTent Safety Canopy | Hurricane Gear Test
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A generator is handy to have when the power goes out. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a way to protect your portable generator.

Major 2026 hurricane forecast updated: What it says about Texas

One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Acebeam EC20 rechargeable flashlight | Hurricane Gear Test
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John Dawson is showing us the Acebeam EC20, a rechargeable flashlight, as part of his Hurricane Gear Test series and he's joined by Caroline Collins.

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.

2026 Season Preview - Hurricane Gear Test
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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
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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.