We track tropical cyclones that form in the tropical North Atlantic and document hurricanes that make landfall in the United States. Our landfall documenting efforts are known as Intercept Missions.

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Follow the tracks of tropical cyclones using our interactive tracking maps.

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HURRICANE IDALIA
HURRICANE IDALIA

Intercept Mission 8 - Idalia was a unique and small borderline Cat 3 hurricane that made landfall in Florida’s big bend region. Hurricane Journal intercepted the erratic hurricane in Perry, Florida.

HURRICANE IAN
HURRICANE IAN

Intercept Mission 7 - An unforgettable mission in North Port, Florida. Ian’s track and intensity were nearly identical to Charley (2004), but its size made the storm more deadly and the damage more widespread.

HURRICANE IDA
HURRICANE IDA

Intercept Mission 6 - One year after Category 4 Hurricane Laura struck Louisiana, the state is hit again with a storm of equal strength. Hurricane Journal intercepts Hurricane Ida in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

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Tropical Storm Gordon
Tropical Storm Gordon

Tropical Storm Gordon was a minimal tropical storm in the eastern tropical Atlantic. Gordon was not in the most favorable environment. It dissipated into a trough not too far from where it formed days earlier.

Hurricane Francine
Hurricane Francine

Hurricane Francine began its developmental journey in the Bay of Campeche in early September. By September 9th, it became a named storm. Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane. Impacts were mild - mainly power outages and flooding.

Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall on Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 17th, after weakening from a 100 mph Category 2 earlier in the day. Ernesto is the first hurricane to strike Bermuda since Paulette in 2020.

Hurricane Debby
Hurricane Debby

After 3 weeks of calm in the Atlantic, Hurricane Debby develops and makes landfall on Florida’s Big Bend coast as a Category 1 hurricane. The location of landfall is very close to where Idalia made landfall almost 1 year ago