ZOLEO Satellite Communicator | JD's Hurricane Gear Test

We rely on our phones to keep us connected, especially during a storm. But, what happens if the cell phone tower gets damaged and stops working. In this segment of JD's Hurricane Gear Test, JD reviews the Zoleo Satellite Communicator.

Tropical Weather Update: August 24, 2025

Tropical Storm Fernand is slowly strengthening and should move across the open waters of the subtropical central Atlantic well east and northeast of Bermuda. Data from Air Force reconnaissance aircraft indicate that the tropical wave east of the Windward Islands (Invest 99L) does not have a closed low-level circulation. The system is expected to reach the central Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, where conditions are forecast to become less favorable for additional development.

Houston weather: Scattered storms possible on Saturday

Models have been mixed on Saturday, but are leaning toward at least scattered showers and a few storms. So watch for that, especially from Houston southward. Otherwise, look for highs in the mid 90s Saturday and probably some upper 90s on Sunday with only isolated rain.

Tropical Weather Update: Hurricane Erin drops to "post-tropical"

Hurricane Erin has officially lost tropical characteristics and become "post-tropical" as it moves away from the U.S. East Coast and becomes a cold weather wind storm in the north Atlantic. Elsewhere, a tropical wave will likely become Fernand and will follow a similar path to Erin - avoiding any U.S. landfall. It's likely to be a much smaller system. Behind that, another wave should be slow to develop as it moves toward the Caribbean. Models are not showing it doing much just yet, but it's one to watch longer term.