Hurricane Erick and hurricane prep | Forecasting with Friends
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As the FOX 26 weather team keeps an eye on tropical weather, meteorologists Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson speak with Kenerator's Ken Goodrich about standby generators. JD also teams up with FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan for tips on hurricane prep on a budget.

Houston weather: Wednesday will be hot, humid; hurricane to hit Mexico

Wednesday will be pretty dry with with most of the Houston-area not expecting to have any rain with about a 20% chance of storms.

Houston weather: Muggy Wednesday morning in the 80s
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It'll be pretty dry Wednesday with most of the Houston-area not expected to have any rain with about a 20% chance of storms. The day starts muggy and becomes hot and humid as the day progresses with temps in the low to mid-90s.

How to make a hurricane emergency kit for $100

Now that we're in hurricane season, Meteorologist John Dawson and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan have teamed up again to help you assemble an emergency kit for just $100. This plan will feed a family of four for three days and provide essential power during an outage.

Houston weather: Scattered storms still possible Wednesday
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With isolated to scattered storms in the forecast each day, just be prepared to run inside briefly while these storms pass. Otherwise, plan on hot and humid weather to remain the story for the holiday on Thursday as well as Friday and the weekend.

Houston weather: June 17 evening forecast
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The FOX 26 News Team presents a comprehensive look at local, regional, and national news events of the day.

Tropical Weather Forecast - Tropical Storm Erick forms in Pacific, Atlantic remains quiet
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Tropical Storm Erick has formed south of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. This is the 5th storm in the Eastern Pacific this season and will likely be the first to make landfall. The Acapulco region will get some heavy downpours and gusty winds from the system later this week. So far, it still looks quiet for the Gulf and Caribbean.

How to create an emergency kit on a budget
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Hurricane season is here, and it?s time to pull together your emergency preparedness kit. But buying extra food, water and supplies can add up fast. So JD and Heather Sullivan are back with a combined Hurricane Gear Test and Sullivan?s Smart Sense to show you how to pull an emergency kit together for your family for $100.

Houston weather: Isolated storms possible, hot & humid Tuesday

Isolated storms are possible for Tuesday and weather returns to a "normal pattern" for June. Expect hot and humid weather with temperature highs in the mid-90s.

Houston weather: Humid Tuesday with isolated storms
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Isolated storms are possible for Tuesday and returns to a "normal pattern" for June. Expect hot and humid weather with temperature highs in the mid-90s.

Houston weather forecast: Less rain expected for Tuesday
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Our stormy weather pattern could break beginning Tuesday and into Wednesday. Expect typical mid-June heat, but with very high humidity, even by Houston standards. Isolated showers and storms are still possible, but it doesn't look as crazy as the last several days. Models are mixed on late this week, but there are indications that scattered storms could increase a bit for Thursday and Friday.

Houston weather forecast: Stormy weather pattern moving out
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Our stormy weather pattern could break beginning Tuesday and into Wednesday. Expect typical mid-June heat, but with very high humidity, even by Houston standards. Isolated showers and storms are still possible, but it doesn't look as crazy as the last several days. Models are mixed on late this week, but there are indications that scattered storms could increase a bit for Thursday and Friday.

Tropical Weather Forecast - Atlantic remains quiet, Pacific continuing to see development
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It has been a quiet start to the Atlantic hurricane season as of the middle of June. This will likely be the trend through the next week with Saharan dust still dominating and hostile winds making it difficult for tropical waves to get organized. The Eastern Pacific has already had 4 named storms with the fifth likely coming soon. Invest 94-E near Central America has a very high chance to become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Erick over the next few days.

When will the rain stop? | Forecasting with Friends
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Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz and John Dawson tell us about the upcoming dry weather in Houston this week. And we take a look at a special interview with a chief meteorologist in Louisiana who has a special connection with FOX 26.

GetxGo GO Kit | Hurricane Gear Test
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Living along the Gulf Coast, you know we need a hurricane kit. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at one that comes in a waterproof bag.