Atlantic Hurricane Tracking 2026

Several weather waves are moving west across the tropical Atlantic. Near the west coast of Africa, showers are scattered around one such wave. In the central Caribbean, including areas east Cuba and Jamaica, there are enhanced showers and thunderstorms. Another wave is bringing rain and thunderstorms to parts of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Overall, the Caribbean Sea has fresh to strong winds causing rough seas especially in the central areas, which could affect boaters and beachgoers there.

The Gulf region, including the Florida Peninsula, is experiencing periods of showers and storms due to abundant moisture in the air. Winds are generally gentle to moderate, with occasional fresh breezes expected near the western Yucatan Peninsula at night. Seas are mostly calm to moderate, so boating conditions are generally good with some localized gustier periods expected. These weather conditions are typical for this time of year with occasional showers and thunderstorms appearing mainly overnight.

Strong trade winds are blowing over much of the central Caribbean, leading to choppy and rough seas, especially around Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), and nearby waters. Fresh to strong winds and scattered showers with thunderstorms are common in these areas, creating less ideal conditions for boating and beach activities. The northwest Caribbean has lighter winds but still some unsettled weather due to a low-pressure system, causing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Residents and visitors should expect breezy and occasionally stormy weather for the next several days.

In the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean, there are some showers and thunderstorms mainly in the areas north of 25 degrees latitude between the Lesser Antilles and Bermuda. Elsewhere, the weather is generally fair with moderate winds typical of the season. Winds are moderate to fresh from the northeast near the Canary Islands and along the eastern tropical Atlantic, which could cause some choppy conditions for vessels. Overall, the seas are moderate and conditions are typical for this time of year with no significant storms expected in the near term.