Hurricane Gear Test: Devos Lightranger
You need to have a battery-powered light in your hurricane kit. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is taking a look at a rechargeable one.
You need to have a battery-powered light in your hurricane kit. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is taking a look at a rechargeable one.
Tropical Weather Update - July 24, 2023
Don has now become a post-tropical cyclone and is set to completely fall apart by tomorrow in the north central Atlantic. However, there are two tropical waves being watched for development in the Atlantic. They both have only a slim shot for development as they move west over the next 2-7 days. Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now with Saharan dust bringing in drier air which will help to limit tropical cyclone development.
Don has now become a post-tropical cyclone and is set to completely fall apart by tomorrow in the north central Atlantic. However, there are two tropical waves being watched for development in the Atlantic. They both have only a slim shot for development as they move west over the next 2-7 days. Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea remain quiet for now with Saharan dust bringing in drier air which will help to limit tropical cyclone development.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 21, 2023
The National Hurricane Center has focused a bit more attention to a spot in the Atlantic. Meteorologist John Dawson gives the latest on INVEST 95-L.
The National Hurricane Center has focused a bit more attention to a spot in the Atlantic. Meteorologist John Dawson gives the latest on INVEST 95-L.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 22, 2023
The first hurricane of the season has formed in the Atlantic. And Invest 95-L has weakened a bit but could still be the next named storm and could make it into the Caribbean.
The first hurricane of the season has formed in the Atlantic. And Invest 95-L has weakened a bit but could still be the next named storm and could make it into the Caribbean.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 19, 2023
Tropical Storm Don has gotten a little stronger out in the north central Atlantic with 45 mph winds as it moves west. It will eventually turn NW but is expected to remain over the water. Another tropical wave still close to Africa has developed in the eastern Atlantic with only a 20% shot for development over the next 7 days. Calvin is no longer a tropical cyclone as it has become post-tropical as it pulls away from the big Island of Hawaii. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now.
Tropical Storm Don has gotten a little stronger out in the north central Atlantic with 45 mph winds as it moves west. It will eventually turn NW but is expected to remain over the water. Another tropical wave still close to Africa has developed in the eastern Atlantic with only a 20% shot for development over the next 7 days. Calvin is no longer a tropical cyclone as it has become post-tropical as it pulls away from the big Island of Hawaii. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 14, 2023
The 5th storm of the year has formed in the Atlantic. It's the 4th one to get a name. Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest on the Tropics.
The 5th storm of the year has formed in the Atlantic. It's the 4th one to get a name. Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest on the Tropics.
Hurricane Gear Test: Rino Ready Companion
Hopefully you won't need it, but you need to have a hurricane kit to be prepared. You can put one together yourself, or you can buy one already made for you. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a two-person survival backpack.
Hopefully you won't need it, but you need to have a hurricane kit to be prepared. You can put one together yourself, or you can buy one already made for you. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a two-person survival backpack.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 17, 2023
Tropical Depression Don remains in the central Atlantic basically making a big loop and is not a threat to land at this time. It is forecast to become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Calvin is now a tropical storm in the Central Pacific and could be a threat to the big Island of Hawaii by Wednesday. Things remain quiet in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico but the busiest part of hurricane season is right around the corner. So take time to review your hurricane plan and make sure you are ready!
Tropical Depression Don remains in the central Atlantic basically making a big loop and is not a threat to land at this time. It is forecast to become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Calvin is now a tropical storm in the Central Pacific and could be a threat to the big Island of Hawaii by Wednesday. Things remain quiet in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico but the busiest part of hurricane season is right around the corner. So take time to review your hurricane plan and make sure you are ready!
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 15, 2023
Don is still struggling in the Atlantic. The Subtropical Storm has weakened slightly but should stay around for several more days.
Don is still struggling in the Atlantic. The Subtropical Storm has weakened slightly but should stay around for several more days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 12, 2023
The tropics are heating up with one system in the central Atlantic with a medium chance for development. It is moving east away from the US for now but could become Tropical Storm Don soon. Tropical Storm Calvin has developed in the eastern Pacific with 50 mph winds and is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. It is moving away from Mexico and the US.
The tropics are heating up with one system in the central Atlantic with a medium chance for development. It is moving east away from the US for now but could become Tropical Storm Don soon. Tropical Storm Calvin has developed in the eastern Pacific with 50 mph winds and is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. It is moving away from Mexico and the US.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 13, 2023
Waters in the Gulf, Caribbean & Atlantic are unusually warm which could be a big problem as we get closer to the most active part of hurricane season. That would be August and September. Right now Saharan dust is hindering major tropical development in the Atlantic Basin but that is expected to change over the coming weeks. There is one system in the central Atlantic 900 miles east of Bermuda that could become TD #5 or Tropical Storm Don over the next few days. But it is expected to stay away from the US as it tracks north. In the eastern Pacific, Calvin has become the third hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and could get close to Hawaii by the middle of next week bringing higher waves and heavy rain.
Waters in the Gulf, Caribbean & Atlantic are unusually warm which could be a big problem as we get closer to the most active part of hurricane season. That would be August and September. Right now Saharan dust is hindering major tropical development in the Atlantic Basin but that is expected to change over the coming weeks. There is one system in the central Atlantic 900 miles east of Bermuda that could become TD #5 or Tropical Storm Don over the next few days. But it is expected to stay away from the US as it tracks north. In the eastern Pacific, Calvin has become the third hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and could get close to Hawaii by the middle of next week bringing higher waves and heavy rain.
Tropical Weather Update - October 18, 2025
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring 2 areas in the Atlantic Ocean. An area of low pressure in the Northern waters has a very low chance to development into a tropical cyclone. A tropical wave moving towards the Caribbean Sea has been labeled Invest 98L and will be the system everyone is watching over the next several days.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring 2 areas in the Atlantic Ocean. An area of low pressure in the Northern waters has a very low chance to development into a tropical cyclone. A tropical wave moving towards the Caribbean Sea has been labeled Invest 98L and will be the system everyone is watching over the next several days.
Tropical Weather Update - July 25, 2023
A decent amount of Saharan dust continues to hover over a big part of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico & the Caribbean. This will hinder any rapid development of tropical cyclones as drier air is pulled into the atmosphere. However, there are three tropical waves with a very low chance for development over the next 2-7 days. One tropical wave is in the eastern Caribbean, one is a few hundred miles south of Bermuda and the other is in the far east Atlantic.
A decent amount of Saharan dust continues to hover over a big part of the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico & the Caribbean. This will hinder any rapid development of tropical cyclones as drier air is pulled into the atmosphere. However, there are three tropical waves with a very low chance for development over the next 2-7 days. One tropical wave is in the eastern Caribbean, one is a few hundred miles south of Bermuda and the other is in the far east Atlantic.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 20, 2023
Tropical storm Don continues to go around in circles in the north-central Atlantic. It will remain over the water and impacts should be minimal. Another tropical wave farther south in the eastern Atlantic has a low chance for development over the next 7 days as it moves west towards the central Atlantic. \The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean remain quiet for now with Saharan dust bringing in some drier air. A disturbance in the eastern Pacific has a decent shot to become a tropical depression or storm over the next few days. The next name for the Atlantic basin would be "Emily" and for the Eastern Pacific "Dora".
Tropical storm Don continues to go around in circles in the north-central Atlantic. It will remain over the water and impacts should be minimal. Another tropical wave farther south in the eastern Atlantic has a low chance for development over the next 7 days as it moves west towards the central Atlantic. \The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean remain quiet for now with Saharan dust bringing in some drier air. A disturbance in the eastern Pacific has a decent shot to become a tropical depression or storm over the next few days. The next name for the Atlantic basin would be "Emily" and for the Eastern Pacific "Dora".
Tropical Weather Forecast - Watching for new possible area of development in Atlantic
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on a new possible area of development in the Atlantic.
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on a new possible area of development in the Atlantic.
Tropical weather update - October 15, 2025
Tropical Storm Lorenzo was clinging on for survival in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. But as of the 4 PM advisory Lorenzo has fallen apart and is no longer a tropical system. Elsewhere across the Atlantic basin, it is quiet with no development expected over the next few days. Typically for the Texas Gulf coast, hurricane season ends around the middle of October, which is now. Historically, there haven't been any hurricane landfalls after the middle of October on record for the Texas Gulf coast. But the chance is not zero. So we will keep watching for any signs of development. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo was clinging on for survival in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. But as of the 4 PM advisory Lorenzo has fallen apart and is no longer a tropical system. Elsewhere across the Atlantic basin, it is quiet with no development expected over the next few days. Typically for the Texas Gulf coast, hurricane season ends around the middle of October, which is now. Historically, there haven't been any hurricane landfalls after the middle of October on record for the Texas Gulf coast. But the chance is not zero. So we will keep watching for any signs of development. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.
Yeti Loadout GoBox 30 | Hurricane Gear Test
You need somewhere to keep your emergency preparedness supplies. In this gear test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us the Yeti Loadout GoBox 30.
You need somewhere to keep your emergency preparedness supplies. In this gear test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us the Yeti Loadout GoBox 30.
Sunjack Portable Solar Panel with Power Bank | Gear Test
Are you considering including a sun-powered device in your emergency preparedness kit? Meteorologist John Dawson has some tips on purchasing solar panels for emergency preparedness.
Are you considering including a sun-powered device in your emergency preparedness kit? Meteorologist John Dawson has some tips on purchasing solar panels for emergency preparedness.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Monitoring Tropical Storm Lorenzo
Lorenzo formed this morning in the central Atlantic and now has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. It is very far from land and will remain well out to sea, posing no threat to the U.S., Caribbean or the Gulf. Lorenzo is expected to turn north Tuesday and eventually northeast as we go through the rest of the week. There's about 17% of activity remaining for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30th. The tropics remain quiet for the Houston area.
Lorenzo formed this morning in the central Atlantic and now has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. It is very far from land and will remain well out to sea, posing no threat to the U.S., Caribbean or the Gulf. Lorenzo is expected to turn north Tuesday and eventually northeast as we go through the rest of the week. There's about 17% of activity remaining for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30th. The tropics remain quiet for the Houston area.
Tropical Weather Update - October 12, 2025
An area of low pressure in the central tropical Atlantic has now been identified as Invest 97L by the National Hurricane Center, located well west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some development of this system during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form during the early or middle part of this week while it moves across the central tropical Atlantic.
An area of low pressure in the central tropical Atlantic has now been identified as Invest 97L by the National Hurricane Center, located well west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some development of this system during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form during the early or middle part of this week while it moves across the central tropical Atlantic.