ARE YOU READY for the 2026 hurricane season, Houston?

We still remember 2024 a little too well. The first storm of the season, Hurricane Beryl, was a doozy. Despite only being a Category 1 hurricane, it wiped out power for more than 2.26 million people in the Houston area—more customers than at any other time in CenterPoint history. Locals directed their anger at the utility company, which restored power to homes at a snail’s pace. Someone even graffitied “Centerpointless” below I-10, spraying out loud what we were all feeling.

2025 was a different story. Texas dodged every storm last season—the first time that had happened since 2022. Houston exhaled, but a quiet year is not a safe year, and anyone who lived through Beryl knows better than to get comfortable. Here’s everything you need to be prepared for the next storm.

In This Feature:

What Houston’s Favorite Meteorologist Says About Hurricane Season 2026

El Niño is on our side this year, but Matt Lanza says don’t put away the hurricane kit.

06/10/2026 By Meredith Nudo

A Houstonian's Guide to the Ultimate Hurricane Kit

The time of year we all dread is here. Make sure you're ready for whatever mother nature is going to throw our way.

06/02/2025 By Uvie Bikomo and Sofia Gonzalez

What on Earth Do Hurricane Categories Mean?

Since Hurricane Beryl was only a Category 1, we look at what these scales actually signal.

07/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

You’ve got your emergency kit ready, but there’s still so much more to do.

07/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Most Important Tool You Need During Texas Hurricane Season, According to a Houston Meteorologist

After the deadly Central Texas floods, early warnings are more critical than ever. Here’s why meteorologist Matt Lanza swears by this one lifesaving tool: a weather radio.

07/28/2025 By Erica Cheng