Tropical activity grows with peak of hurricane season a month away

The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.

Duromax portable generators | Hurricane Gear Test
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Do you have a backup plan for when you lose power during a storm? Meteorologist John Dawson shares some things to know before you buy a generator. 

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.