Do Not Be Complacent — Hurricane Season Is Not Over!

October is still hurricane season on the Texas Gulf Coast. Residents of Chambers County, Winnie, Anahuac, and surrounding Southeast Texas communities should not let cooler weather, a quiet stretch of forecasts, or the absence of recent storms create a false sense of security.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially runs through November 30. Tropical systems can still bring dangerous storm surge, flooding, damaging winds, tornadoes, and extended power outages late in the season.

What Southeast Texas residents should remember:

• Keep monitoring forecasts. Conditions can change quickly, and tropical systems may develop or strengthen with limited warning.
• Know your evacuation route. Low-lying coastal areas, bayside communities, and flood-prone roads may become dangerous before a storm makes landfall.
• Prepare for flooding. Never drive through water covering a roadway. Turn around, don’t drown.
• Check emergency supplies. Keep medications, drinking water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, phone chargers, and important documents ready.
• Plan for vulnerable neighbors and family members. Include children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pets in your preparations.

Check the latest official forecast

As of October 12, 2026, the National Hurricane Center reports no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin, including the Gulf of Mexico. That is a current snapshot, not a guarantee that another system will not develop.

  Official weather resources:

• National Hurricane Center — current outlook and storm tracking
• NOAA — hurricane preparedness checklist
• Ready.gov — hurricanes and emergency planning.

  The message is simple: Don’t wait for a storm to enter the Gulf before preparing. Stay alert, stay informed, and protect your family and community. Hurricane season isn’t over until it’s over.