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Hurricanes

Track active hurricanes and tropical storms in real time. Official NHC trajectory, cone of uncertainty, alerts, and complete preparedness guide.

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Updated 25/05/2026 09:45 CT
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Map layers
Saffir-Simpson
TD< 39 mph
TS39-73
Cat 174-95
Cat 296-110
Cat 3111-129
Cat 4130-156
Cat 5≥ 157
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📊Saffir-Simpson scale

Cat. 1

74-95 mph
Minimal damage

Cat. 2

96-110 mph
Moderate damage

Cat. 3

111-129 mph
Extensive damage

Cat. 4

130-156 mph
Catastrophic

Cat. 5

157+ mph
Devastating

📅 Hurricane season

The official Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30. Peak activity occurs between August and October. It's important to be prepared throughout the season.

June 1 - November 30

⚠️Alert types

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Hurricane

Sustained winds ≥ 74 mph
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Hurricane warning

Extreme

Hurricane winds expected within 36 hours. Complete preparations and evacuate if ordered. Action is no longer optional.

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Hurricane watch

High

Hurricane winds possible within 48 hours. Begin preparations: check kit, secure home, review evacuation plan.

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Tropical storm

Sustained winds 39-73 mph
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Tropical storm warning

Moderate

Tropical storm winds expected within 36 hours. Secure outdoor objects and prepare for heavy rain and flash flooding.

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Tropical storm watch

Low

Tropical storm winds possible within 48 hours. Monitor NHC updates and review your emergency kit.

🌊Storm surge The deadliest threat

Storm surge is the abnormal rise in sea level caused by hurricane winds pushing water toward the coast. It is responsible for roughly half of all hurricane-related deaths in the U.S. and can penetrate several miles inland.

How high does the water rise?

Move the slider to see the effect of different surge heights.

Normal level 6 ft ~4 ft 3 ft 6 ft 9 ft
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0 3 6 9 12 15
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50%
of hurricane deaths
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28 ft
record: Katrina (Mississippi, 2005)
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30 mi
can travel inland
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< 1 h
can rise several feet in minutes

🛡️Recommendations

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Before

  • Know your evacuation zone
  • Prepare kit with water, food, medicines
  • Protect windows with shutters
  • Fill your gas tank
  • Remove loose objects from yard
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During

  • Stay in interior room without windows
  • Don't go out during the "eye"
  • Keep battery radio on
  • Stay away from flooding
  • Don't use candles (fire risk)
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After

  • Wait for return authorization
  • Avoid downed wires and standing water
  • Document damage for insurance
  • Use generators outdoors only
  • Check structural integrity

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Sources

Information from National Hurricane Center and Ready.gov. Tracker data updated every 15 minutes from official NHC.