Hurricane tracker
Active storms, forecast cones and forecast tracks from the National Hurricane Center.
2026 season
Storms the National Hurricane Center issued advisories on, with the strongest status each reached in its advisories.
How to read the cone
The cone shows where the center of the storm will probably go. Strong winds, surge and rain can reach far outside it.
Storm categories
Hurricane alerts for your coast
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How to prepare for a hurricane
- Know your evacuation zoneLook it up on your county or state emergency website before a storm comes.
- Build a kitWater (a gallon per person per day for several days), food, medicine, flashlights, batteries and a battery or hand-crank radio.
- Protect your homeBring in outdoor furniture, cover windows and know how to turn off utilities.
- Keep documents safeIDs, insurance papers and prescriptions in a waterproof bag.
- Plan for petsFind a shelter or hotel that accepts pets on your evacuation route.
- Follow local officialsLeave when told to. Most deaths come from water — storm surge and flooding — not wind.
Hurricane seasons
Hurricane questions
Are there any hurricanes or tropical storms right now?
No. The National Hurricane Center is not tracking any tropical storm or hurricane in the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific or Central Pacific right now. The Atlantic, Eastern Pacific and Central Pacific seasons run until November 30.
What is the cone of uncertainty?
It shows the likely path of the storm’s center. It does not show the size of the storm — dangerous wind, rain and surge often reach well outside the cone.
How are hurricanes named?
The World Meteorological Organization keeps rotating lists of names for each basin. Names of very deadly or costly storms are retired.
What do the categories mean?
The Saffir-Simpson scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 by sustained wind speed. Category 3 and above are major hurricanes.
How often is the forecast updated?
The National Hurricane Center issues full advisories every 6 hours, with extra updates when watches or warnings are in effect.