Fire Rescue

Storm Watch

A Joint Project of the Alachua County Emergency Management and WCJB TV-20

Alachua County Emergency Management actively tracks tropical storms in the area that is west of 60 degrees west longitude (Leeward Islands area) and south of 35 degrees north latitude (Cape Hatteras area) and would update the website as appropriate. Storms outside this area are monitored but are not added to the tracking website.

Current Storms

There are currently no active storms threatening our area. Please check back often for updated threat information.

Recent Advisories

         

2008 Storm Names

  • Arthur
  • Bertha
  • Cristobal
  • Dolly
  • Edouard
  • Fay
  • Gustav
  • Hanna
  • Ike
  • Josephine
  • Kyle
  • Laura
  • Marco
  • Nana
  • Omar
  • Paloma
  • Rene
  • Sally
  • Teddy
  • Vicky
  • Wilfred

Storm Track Map

Official 5 day track forecasted by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). If issued, Watches and Warning are also displayed.

Wind Swath Map

The colored bands represent different categories of forecasted, sustained winds. Blue is >34 knots (40mph). Yellow is >50 knots (58mph). Red is >64 knots (74 mph).

Yearly Plot Map

All named storms from the current year are plotted on the same map. Storms are added once they have become inactive.


Satellite Images

Links

Preparedness Information