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.
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.
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.
What on Earth Do Hurricane Categories Mean?
Since Hurricane Beryl was only a Category 1, we look at what these scales actually signal.
10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips
You’ve got your emergency kit ready, but there’s still so much more to do.
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.
How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?
For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.
What to Do If Your Home Floods in Houston
The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic and costly. We check in with West Street Recovery for tips on how to prepare and deal with damage.
The Sound of Rain Continues to Echo for Houston’s Harvey Survivors
The storm left hundreds of Houstonians with PTSD, and public mental health is worsening as more extreme weather events persist as the norm.
A Brief History of Houston’s Attempts at Flood Control
How two catastrophic floods in 1929 and 1935 shaped the Bayou City.
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