OuTask TD2 Outdoor Light | Emergency Gear Test
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You need a battery powered light in your emergency kit and a rechargeable is a great addition. John Dawson shows off the ouTask TD2 Outdoor Light that doubles as a flashlight to a telescopic lantern.

 Prepper Bar | Emergency Gear Test
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In this week's Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has an item to put some monetary value inside your emergency kit.

Emergency Gear Test: Midland Emergency Crank Radio
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In this week's Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has a new item you may want to add to your emergency gear. 

Emergency Gear Test: Stocking stuffer ideas
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FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has a holiday edition of Emergency Gear Teat and shares stocking stuffers you can gift to people to put in their emergency kit.

Reminder to stay prepared for a disaster as hurricane season ends
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Hurricane season has come to an end, but FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us to stay prepared for an emergency year-round.

Texas dodges hurricane season for first time in years

Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.

Hurricane Gear Test: Streamlight Megastream
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FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson tests out a waterproof, rechargeable flashlight that could be useful in your severe weather toolkit.

Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says

Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.

Tropical Weather Forecast: 2 weeks left in Atlantic hurricane season
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We have had 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and four major hurricanes in 2025. Tropical cyclone activity is not expected in the Atlantic Basin during the next 7 days. Overall activity is winding down as the season gets closer to ending on November 30.

Tropical Weather Forecast: Activity winding down
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We have had 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and four major hurricanes in 2025. Tropical cyclone activity is not expected in the Atlantic Basin during the next 7 days. Overall activity is winding down as the season gets closer to ending on November 30.

Tropical Weather Forecast - November 14, 2025
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So far this season, we have had 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Tropical cyclone activity is not expected in the Atlantic Basin during the next 7 days. Hurricane season lasts for another 16 days. Any chance for additional tropical activity for the Gulf for the rest of this month is extremely low. The one area to watch with at least a slight chance for development would be the Western portion of the Caribbean. But even there, chances are very low. Overall activity is winding down as the season gets closer to ending.

Tropical Weather Forecast - November 12, 2025
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So far this season, we have had 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Three of those major hurricanes have been category fives, which hasn't happened in a single season in about twenty years! Tropical cyclone activity is not expected in the Atlantic Basin during the next 7 days. Hurricane season lasts through the end of this month. The one area to watch with at least a slight chance for development would be the Western portion of the Caribbean. But even there, chances are very low. Overall activity is winding down as the season gets closer to ending.

Tropical Weather Forecast - November 11, 2025
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So far this season, we have had 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Three of those major hurricanes have been category fives, which hasn't happened in a single season in about twenty years! Tropical cyclone activity is not expected in the Atlantic Basin during the next 7 days. Hurricane season lasts for another 19 days. Any chance for additional tropical activity for the Gulf for the rest of this month is extremely low. The one area to watch with at least a slight chance for development would be the Western portion of the Caribbean. But even there, chances are very low. Overall activity is winding down as the season gets closer to ending.

Acebeam X25 Power Bank Flashlight | Hurricane Gear Test
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FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows off the Acebeam X25 Power Bank Flashlight that could be useful in your hurricane kit.

Gorilla Grip Flashlight | Hurricane Gear Test
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You're going to need a flashlight on your hurricane kit and Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Gorilla Grip flashlight that is fairly inexpensive.

4Patriots Power Solar Generator | Hurricane Gear Test
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Power can go out at any time of the year, especially during a hurricane. FOX 26's Meteorologist Joh Dawson shows us a the 4Patriots generator.