Hurricane Watch map: active hurricane watches now
There are no hurricane watches in effect right now. The most recent one in the NWS archive was issued on October 7, 2026 in Alabama.
Hurricane conditions are possible within about 48 hours.
Updated from the National Weather Service · lists refresh hourly; the live map loads current alerts directly from the NWS
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Active hurricane watches
None right now. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues a new hurricane watch.
What is a hurricane watch?
A hurricane watch is the time to review evacuation plans, gather supplies and protect your home.
What to do
- Fill prescriptions, get cash and fuel, and secure outdoor items.
How often hurricane watches are issued
From 2016 through 2025 the National Weather Service issued an average of 11 hurricane watches per year across the country, and 7 so far in 2026. Each count is one alert event, which can cover one or many counties.
States with the most hurricane watches
| State | Average per year |
|---|---|
| Florida | 4.6 |
| Georgia | 1.8 |
| Louisiana | 1.5 |
| Texas | 1.4 |
| North Carolina | 1.2 |
| South Carolina | 1.1 |
| Mississippi | 0.6 |
| Puerto Rico | 0.5 |
| Alabama | 0.4 |
| Hawaii | 0.4 |
| Connecticut | 0.1 |
| Massachusetts | 0.1 |
| Maine | 0.1 |
| New York | 0.1 |
| Rhode Island | 0.1 |