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       Normally, the hurricane season lasts from early June to the end of November—this year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the Atlantic hurricane season is “above normal”. Tropical Storm Elsa-previously classified as a hurricane and later downgraded-has just destroyed the mid-Atlantic, and several states have experienced squally winds and heavy rains.
       If you find yourself out of power during a hurricane, most smartphones have a built-in flashlight that you can use when you need a light source—provided you have a charged phone that can use it. However, when you are trying to conserve battery power in your phone, a flashlight may be a more sensible choice, especially in emergency situations where you may need help.
       If you lose power during a hurricane, you may not be able to charge the flashlight, which makes the battery-powered option (and an additional set of batteries) useful. Strong storms also expose some people to the risk of flooding, so waterproof flashlights can come in handy.
       Although you can find flashlights at various retailers such as Walmart, Target, and The Home Depot, you may want to take advantage of Amazon Prime’s iconic two-day delivery service to protect your flashlights and spare batteries. Below we have collected highly rated flashlights, including battery power, hand crank and other options.
       This flashlight is powered by three AAA batteries or a single rechargeable battery and has a wide to narrow beam, so you can see 1,000 feet ahead. It is the number one-selling handheld flashlight on Amazon. There are two in each pack, each with a protective cover. The flashlight allows you to adjust the focus through five different zoom modes and is waterproof. It has an average rating of 4.7 stars and comes from 48,292 reviews on Amazon.
       If you are good at pre-charging hurricane necessities, this Maglite flashlight comes with a wall charger and car charger to charge it anytime, anywhere. It has three power functions: full power, low power and energy saving modes to save battery power when the power is low. It is also waterproof and anti-drop function, allowing you to feel at ease in storms.
       As technical expert Whitson Gordon explained earlier, Anker’s rechargeable tactical flashlight is IPX7 waterproof, which means it can withstand up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. According to the brand, the LED light can illuminate more than 820 feet (the length of two football fields), and it has five settings: low, medium, high, strobe and SOS. The brand said that after a single charge, the battery can last up to 6 hours.
       In addition to being able to illuminate the space with six LED lights, this flashlight also has five different lights to meet various needs, such as reading and high beam mode. The brand claims that it has an automatic sensor, and if it senses human activity within 10 feet, it will turn off or turn on the power within 30 seconds. This flashlight is also equipped with a built-in radio, which contains seven NOAA radio stations. It has an average rating of 4.7 stars and comes from more than 1,220 reviews on Amazon.
       In emergency situations, this hand-cranked LED flashlight can also be used as AM/FM and NOAA weather radio and 1,000 mAh power bank to charge your mobile phone. It comes with a Micro USB data cable, you can use it to charge it or connect it to your phone. This flashlight has more than 13,300 reviews on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
       If you are looking for a flashlight that can be operated by a hand crank and double as a portable power bank, please consider this option from Amazon’s best seller FosPower. This waterproof flashlight has an average rating of 4.6 stars out of more than 18,000 ratings. It has a built-in 2000mAH power bank that can provide emergency charging for any mobile phone or small tablet. Although the device requires three AAA batteries, both the emergency crank and solar panels can regenerate enough power for electric lights or radios. The built-in radio means you can receive emergency weather forecasts and news broadcasts from NOAA and AM/FM radio stations.
       This highly acclaimed LED flashlight received an average 4.6-star rating from more than 1,200 reviewers on Amazon and was shipped to Prime members within two days. The fully waterproof design (IPX8 according to the brand rating) can emit up to 500 lumens of light, and its beam extends more than 350 feet. Battery-powered flashlights require two AA batteries not included.
       If you want to make sure that your hands make room in an emergency, this Husky dual beam headlamp is designed to be worn on your head, as the name suggests. It has five beam settings and a dual-switch dimming function suitable for various situations. In addition, it has IPX4 water resistance to prevent small splashes. The battery-powered flashlight is equipped with three AAA batteries.