Tropical Storm Watch map: active tropical storm watches now
There are no tropical storm watches in effect right now. The most recent one in the NWS archive was issued on October 9, 2026 in California.
Tropical-storm-force winds 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 tropical storm watches
None right now. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues a new tropical storm watch.
What is a tropical storm watch?
A tropical storm watch is issued when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible.
What to do
- Review your plan and supplies.
How often tropical storm watches are issued
From 2016 through 2025 the National Weather Service issued an average of 28 tropical storm watches per year across the country, and 17 so far in 2026. Each count is one alert event, which can cover one or many counties.
States with the most tropical storm watches
| State | Average per year |
|---|---|
| Florida | 9.7 |
| Georgia | 5.1 |
| North Carolina | 4.1 |
| South Carolina | 3.8 |
| Texas | 2.9 |
| Louisiana | 2.8 |
| Alabama | 2.3 |
| Mississippi | 2.2 |
| Maryland | 1 |
| New Jersey | 0.9 |
| Connecticut | 0.8 |
| Hawaii | 0.8 |
| Massachusetts | 0.8 |
| Virginia | 0.8 |
| Puerto Rico | 0.7 |