Hurricane Gear Test: BodyGuardz Portable Emergency Hub
Losing power during a hurricane makes a scary situation worse. In this Hurricane Gear Test, FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has an emergency kit that will be ready for hurricanes or any time the electricity is knocked out: BodyGuardz 5-in-1 Portable Emergency Hub.
Losing power during a hurricane makes a scary situation worse. In this Hurricane Gear Test, FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has an emergency kit that will be ready for hurricanes or any time the electricity is knocked out: BodyGuardz 5-in-1 Portable Emergency Hub.
Mattress Mack to help Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida, sending 30 trucks with donations
Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are helping Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida with shelter and by sending 30 trucks with aid; and they are asking the public to make donations to help.
Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are helping Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida with shelter and by sending 30 trucks with aid; and they are asking the public to make donations to help.
Hurricane Ida down to Category 3, New Orleans loses power
City government says power knocked out to all of New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pummels area.
City government says power knocked out to all of New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pummels area.
Hurricane Ida makes landfall as strong Category 4 storm, but expected to weaken overnight
"It’s difficult to describe the immense power of this storm and my concern for anyone in its path," Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert said. "...its impact will be felt for years to come."
"It’s difficult to describe the immense power of this storm and my concern for anyone in its path," Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert said. "...its impact will be felt for years to come."
Hurricane evacuees shelter in Lake Charles as Ida makes landfall
Much of Louisiana was in the cross-hairs Hurricane Ida made its way toward the coast Sunday. This prompted many residents to evacuate to Lake Charles, where it turned out to be a pretty nice day.
Much of Louisiana was in the cross-hairs Hurricane Ida made its way toward the coast Sunday. This prompted many residents to evacuate to Lake Charles, where it turned out to be a pretty nice day.
New Orleans braces for heavy rain and hurricane force winds as Ida gets closer
As Hurricane Ida moves closer to landfall, people in Louisiana are preparing for the worst and New Orleans residents are bracing for the heavy rain.
As Hurricane Ida moves closer to landfall, people in Louisiana are preparing for the worst and New Orleans residents are bracing for the heavy rain.
Louisiana evacuees head to Houston as Hurricane Ida approaches the coast
Thousands of people evacuated from Louisiana Saturday as Hurricane Ida surged closer. The powerful storm is projected to make landfall in Louisiana Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane.
Thousands of people evacuated from Louisiana Saturday as Hurricane Ida surged closer. The powerful storm is projected to make landfall in Louisiana Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane.
More than 130 pets from Louisiana arrived at Houston SPCA in preparation for Hurricane Ida
The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.
The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.
Hurricane preparedness gear
As we hit peak hurricane season, it's a good time to take a look at your gear and supplies to make sure you're ready should a storm hit.
As we hit peak hurricane season, it's a good time to take a look at your gear and supplies to make sure you're ready should a storm hit.
Hurricane Gear Test: Craftsman Portable Inverter Generator
Severe weather can knock out power at any time. After February's big freeze, many of us are considering a generator in our emergency plans. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there is a lot to consider before making that purchase.
Severe weather can knock out power at any time. After February's big freeze, many of us are considering a generator in our emergency plans. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there is a lot to consider before making that purchase.
Tropical Storm Henri creeps inland, drenching Northeast
Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island, bringing heavy winds and rains to the area as it began pummeling the northeastern U.S. coastline early Sunday.
Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island, bringing heavy winds and rains to the area as it began pummeling the northeastern U.S. coastline early Sunday.
NC flooding from Fred leaves 2 dead, 20 missing as Grace makes landfall in Mexico
Grace made landfall Thursday as a hurricane near Tulum, Mexico. Meanwhile, remnants of Fred headed northeast after causing deadly flooding N. Carolina.
Grace made landfall Thursday as a hurricane near Tulum, Mexico. Meanwhile, remnants of Fred headed northeast after causing deadly flooding N. Carolina.
Tropical Storm Henri forms in the Atlantic, south of Bermuda
Tropical Storm Henri is the 8th named storm to form in the Atlantic this hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Henri is the 8th named storm to form in the Atlantic this hurricane season.
Hurricane Gear Test: Guardian Angel Elite LED
When a hurricane makes landfall, many can expect a loss of electricity. That's one of the reasons you need a battery-powered light in your emergency supplies. In today's hurricane gear test. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there are a lot of options for a light source.
When a hurricane makes landfall, many can expect a loss of electricity. That's one of the reasons you need a battery-powered light in your emergency supplies. In today's hurricane gear test. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there are a lot of options for a light source.
Haiti braces for Grace, Florida for Fred as third system forms
As Tropical Storm Fred approaches Florida, Tropical Depression Grace is moving west and Tropical Depression Eight has formed in the Atlantic.
As Tropical Storm Fred approaches Florida, Tropical Depression Grace is moving west and Tropical Depression Eight has formed in the Atlantic.
Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US
Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Gear Test: Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300
If you have not included a first aid kit into your hurricane plans, you are missing a key part of emergency preparedness. But you're in luck, in this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson show us the Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300.
If you have not included a first aid kit into your hurricane plans, you are missing a key part of emergency preparedness. But you're in luck, in this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson show us the Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300.
Hurricane season still looks to be 'above-average,' NOAA says
According to NOAA's new outlook, the number of expected named storms is now up to 15 to 21.
According to NOAA's new outlook, the number of expected named storms is now up to 15 to 21.
Hurricane Gear Test: Heater Meals Ex
Hopefully, you have your hurricane gear kit ready to go this season. Make sure food and water are among your top priorities. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a simple product that can deliver you a hot meal.
Hopefully, you have your hurricane gear kit ready to go this season. Make sure food and water are among your top priorities. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a simple product that can deliver you a hot meal.
Hurricane Gear Test: Preppi Little Prepster
Since FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is really a kid at heart, it makes sense that he is so excited about today's Hurricane Gear Test. He has a go-bag that has all of the necessary emergency supplies. But it is also packed with some fun.
Since FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is really a kid at heart, it makes sense that he is so excited about today's Hurricane Gear Test. He has a go-bag that has all of the necessary emergency supplies. But it is also packed with some fun.