Question 1

Where is the hurricane now?

Accepted Answer

Use our live hurricane tracker at whereisthehurricanenow.com/tracker to see real-time positions of all active tropical cyclones worldwide, updated every 6 hours from NHC and JTWC data.

Question 2

When does hurricane season start?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, with peak activity between August 15 and October 15. The Eastern Pacific season starts May 15.

Question 3

What are spaghetti models for hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

Spaghetti models show multiple computer forecast tracks for a hurricane plotted together. Each line represents a different model (GFS, EURO, HWRF, etc.) predicting where the storm will go. The spread between lines indicates forecast uncertainty.

Question 4

What is my storm surge risk?

Accepted Answer

Enter your ZIP code at whereisthehurricanenow.com/storm-surge to see your storm surge risk zone, expected water levels by hurricane category, evacuation zone, and nearest emergency shelter.