Uncharted Supply Co First Aid Plus
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A first aid kit is a must for your hurricane preparations. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us one that comes in a waterproof case.

Tropical Weather Forecast - Tropics remain fairly quiet
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Recent satellite-derived wind data indicate that Invest 94L has become less organized. Although the wave is still producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, environmental conditions are not favorable for development during the next few days while the wave moves westward at around 15 mph.

Tropical Weather Update - July 20, 2025
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A tropical wave located about 1000 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear only marginally conducive for development over the next 2 days while the system moves west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. By the middle of the week, environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavorable for further development.

Tropical Weather Update - July 19, 2025
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A tropical wave interacting with a broad area of low pressure is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms more than 900 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for gradual development of this system during the next few days as it moves westward to west-northwestward around 10 mph.

Tropical Weather Update - Gulf disturbance moves across Louisiana
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Other than that tropical disturbance we've been tracking this week, there's really nothing else happening across the Gulf, the Caribbean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean, at least not yet. We're still in a time of the hurricane season where it's not at all unusual to have little to no activity, but as we head into the month of August, you can expect that activity to pick up quite a bit. For right now we're still in Saharan dust mode across the tropics and so not much is expected to happen over the next several days.

Gulf tropical disturbance weakens upon landfall
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The tropical disturbance in the Gulf is losing strength as it starts to make landfall in Louisiana. FOX 26 meteorologist Remeisha Shade explains the update and what to expect for the weekend.

Tropical Weather Update - July 17, 2025
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The tropical disturbance near New Orleans has not strengthened and now has only a slight chance & brief window for becoming a tropical depression. It's mainly going to be a rain-maker for Louisiana the next few days and could bring us a round of storms tomorrow. Whether or not it happens to spin-up into a depression along their coastline, it's effects here would still be scattered storms for Friday. In the meantime, rest of today will be mostly cloudy and hot with highs in the mid 90s and an isolated shower. Check out Texas Live and Local daily on the Fox Local streaming app for more updates.

Tropical Weather Forecast - Continuing to closely watch the Gulf for possible tropical development
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a trough of low pressure located over the panhandle of Florida. It is in the process of moving westward into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and stay right along the coast as it moves west. Most models show slow development of the system and a relatively weak low near New Orleans by Thursday. There is still a medium chance this disturbance could form into a tropical depression or weak tropical storm over the next few days. For now, expect the possibility for more downpours in the Houston area on Friday & Saturday. Liberty and Chambers Counties will have the highest risk for heavy rain and flash flooding Friday.

Tropical Weather Update - Watching the Gulf for possible development
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure located east of Florida. It is forecast to move westward across Florida tonight and into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico by late Tuesday. Most models show slow development of the system and a relatively weak low south of New Orleans by Wednesday and Thursday, however, the Fox Weather Model has been showing a stronger system moving into Louisiana, so the outlook is not really clear. For now, just expect the possibility for more downpours in the Houston area on Friday if the low gets close enough and stay tuned for updates. If this system becomes a tropical storm, the next name on the list would be Dexter.

Hurricane Gear Test: Ecoflow Delta 3 Plus Portable Power Station
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You have to be ready for a power outage. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson recommends purchasing a portable power station. He shows us one that is expandable if your electrical demands increase.

Hurricane Gear Test: Acebeam P20
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A battery-powered flashlight or lantern is a must for your hurricane preparedness plan. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a powerful light that is rechargeable and waterproof.

Hurricane Gear Test: Lifesaver Cube
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Your hurricane plans must include basics like food and water, but it can be challenging to store enough clean water. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a water purifier.

Tropical Weather Update - July 13, 2025
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a trough of low pressure expected to move across Florida and into the Northeastern Gulf by Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. This could develop into a weak tropical cyclone or just bring heavy rainfall to north-central Gulf coast states the mid to late portion of this week.

Tropical Weather Update - July 12, 2025
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Things are starting to look favorable for a tropical cyclone to form in the Gulf this week. A weak area of broad low pressure should form near Florida towards the middle or end to the week.

Tropical Weather Update - July 11, 2025
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So far, there are no indications of any tropical systems to threaten our area over the next several days. It's normal to go through quiet periods in the month of July. But by the end of the month and into August, it becomes much more likely that we'll see the season's first hurricane. August and September are typically the busiest months of our hurricane season that runs until the end of November.

Tropical Weather Update - July 10, 2025
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The Gulf and Caribbean are still whisper quiet with little to no stormy weather and a continuing flow of Saharan dust. Part of that dust could be noticeable in our sky today. We have had 3 named storms so far this season and hurricane season runs through the end of November.

Tropical Weather Update - July 9, 2025
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Thanks to Saharan Dust, skies remain quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf. Nothing else urgent is brewing in the tropics as of today and models aren't showing threats for Texas over the next several days. Keep checking in to FOX Local for our daily tropical updates during Texas Live and Local.

Tropical Weather Forecast - July 7, 2025
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Tropical Storm Chantal made the first U.S. landfall of the year on early Sunday morning. Winds were slightly above 40 mph, but flooding was serious in the Raleigh-Durham area. A tornado was also reported around a Raleigh airport. Nothing else urgent is brewing in the tropics as of this evening and models aren't showing threats for Texas over the next several days. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through the end of November.

Tropical Weather Update - Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall
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Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, SC this morning. Heavy rain for the Carolinas will be the biggest threat, along with some gusty wind and big waves at the beach. Rip currents will be likely all the way the Atlantic coast of Florida.

Tropical Weather Update - Tropical Storm Chantal forms in SE U.S. coast
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Tropical Depression #3 has become our next named storm, Chantal. Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to make landfall as a weak tropical storm late tonight into early Sunday along the Carolina coast. Tropical storm warnings are now out for parts of the Carolina coast, including Myrtle Beach. Heavy rain for the Carolinas will be the biggest threat, along with some gusty wind and big waves at the beach. This system will have no impacts on Texas and the rest of the Atlantic basin remains quiet at this time.