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.
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
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.
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.
Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season
Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.
Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.
Hurricane season 2026: Shopping list of what you need to be prepared
Here is a list of items you should have if you're facing a hurricane or a tropical storm.
Here is a list of items you should have if you're facing a hurricane or a tropical storm.
National Hurricane Center flags area in Gulf to watch this weekend
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area to watch in the Gulf of America this weekend.
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area to watch in the Gulf of America this weekend.
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.
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
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.
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.
2026 Atlantic hurricane season storm names, how to pronounce them
The list of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season storm names and how to pronounce them.
The list of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season storm names and how to pronounce them.
Tropical Storm Arthur makes landfall on Texas coast
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Tropical Storm Arthur has made landfall on the Texas coast just hours after it formed.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 could make landfall in Texas while dumping flooding rain
NOTE: PTC 1 has become Tropical Storm Arthur. Updates for this story have moved here.
NOTE: PTC 1 has become Tropical Storm Arthur. Updates for this story have moved here.
Area along Texas coast being monitored for potential tropical development
An area along the Texas coast is being watched by the National Hurricane Center this week.
An area along the Texas coast is being watched by the National Hurricane Center this week.
National Hurricane Center expands Gulf area-to-watch toward Texas
The odds of a disturbance in the Gulf of America spinning up some tropical development have slightly increased.
The odds of a disturbance in the Gulf of America spinning up some tropical development have slightly increased.
Colorado State University updates 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
Colorado State University updated its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on Wednesday.
Colorado State University updated its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast on Wednesday.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Tropical weather forecast: Atlantic Hurricane Season begins
The Atlantic hurricane season begins today, making this a good time to review plans and supplies before any storms threaten the Gulf. You can visit Fox26Houston.com/tropics for information. There are no immediate tropical concerns for Houston, but tropical moisture could lead to downpours locally later this week.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins today, making this a good time to review plans and supplies before any storms threaten the Gulf. You can visit Fox26Houston.com/tropics for information. There are no immediate tropical concerns for Houston, but tropical moisture could lead to downpours locally later this week.
Hurricane season starts today: Here’s what Texas should know
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Last-minute hurricane season checklist
Monday, June 1 starts the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the emergency must-haves you should have prepared, and meteorologist John Dawson gives a refresher for the hurricane season forecast.
Monday, June 1 starts the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the emergency must-haves you should have prepared, and meteorologist John Dawson gives a refresher for the hurricane season forecast.
Houston renters urged to prepare now as hurricane season approaches
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.