Strong winds lash Mexico as Hurricane Zeta approaches
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Hurricane Zeta hit Mexico on October 26, bringing maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Footage shows strong winds in Canc?n, on the Yucat?n Peninsula. Credit: Lisa Hwang via Storyful

Man protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them inside his home to keep them safe

As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.

Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in Atlantic Ocean

The 2020 hurricane season is not over yet. Tropical Depression 27 formed in the Atlantic Ocean this morning and has already strengthened into a tropical storm.

Readywise Survival Backpack
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In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at what's included in a survival backpack from Readywise.

Trump OKs major disaster declaration for Louisiana

The Trump Administration on Saturday approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana, making federal assistance available to supplement state and local recovery efforts after Hurricane Delta.

Leatherman Survival Kit
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Some survival kits are more hurricane-ready than others. Meteorologist John Dawson tells us what we need to look for.

Galveston preparing for effects of Hurricane Delta

Though Hurricane Delta isn't going to hit Galveston directly, the island is preparing for its effects.

Midland Emergency Crank Weather Radio
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This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a crank-powered flashlight with a weather radio.

Category 4 Hurricane Delta on course for Mexico's Yucatan then U.S. Gulf Coast

Hurricane Delta has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane as it moves toward Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Delta now has maximum sustained winds of 135 mph.

Coast Polysteel 700
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This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson tests a flashlight he says is really tough.

Spot X
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We all rely on our phones to keep us connected and informed. But what happens if they stop working after a hurricane landfall? In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that skips the cell towers and reaches up to the satellites to keep you connected.

CRKT Eat'n Tool
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In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson looks at a low-cost tool he says could come in handy.

MPOWERD Inc Luci Core
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This Flashlight Friday, meteorologist John Dawson shows us one powered by the sun.

Beta weakens to tropical depression over Texas

As Beta has now turned toward the northeast, it will slowly ride along the Texas coastline, likely staying inland as the rain bands associated with Beta continue to bring heavy rain over parts of Texas.

Houston officials urge public to avoid driving after Beta floods roads

City leaders are encouraging the public to avoid driving if possible and reminding drivers not to go around barricades after rains from Beta flooded Houston roadways.