Updates on tropical weather, hurricane tracking, and regional climate conditions.
Saint Barthélemy sits in one of the Atlantic's most hurricane-prone zones. From Hurricane Donna in 1960 to the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017, the island has faced repeated major storms that have shaped its infrastructure and emergency preparedness strategies.
Saint Croix sits in one of the most active hurricane corridors in the northeastern Caribbean. A documented history of major storms spans from the 18th century through today, with some of the most destructive hurricanes in Atlantic history making direct or near hits on the island.
Saint Kitts and Nevis sits squarely in the Atlantic hurricane belt, with over 80 recorded tropical cyclone events in post-Columbian history. From Hurricane Hugo's devastating 1989 strike to Hurricane Georges' catastrophic 1998 direct hit, the islands have endured repeated major storms that have shaped building codes, disaster management, and community preparedness.
Saint Lucia's position in the Windward Islands places it directly in the path of Atlantic hurricanes. This comprehensive history documents major storms, their impacts, and what they reveal about the island's hurricane vulnerability.
Saint Martin sits directly in the Atlantic hurricane belt and has endured some of the Caribbean's most devastating storms. From Hurricane Donna in 1960 to the catastrophic Hurricane Irma in 2017, the island's recorded history documents the scale and frequency of tropical cyclone impact on this 34-square-mile territory.
Saint Thomas has endured some of the Atlantic basin's most powerful storms. From the devastating San Felipe II Hurricane of 1928 to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the island's hurricane record reveals patterns of exposure, resilience, and lessons for preparedness.
Sint Eustatius lies in one of the Caribbean's most hurricane-prone corridors. This comprehensive history documents the island's encounters with tropical systems, from the catastrophic Great Hurricane of 1780 to modern storms like Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
St Vincent and the Grenadines sits squarely in the Atlantic hurricane belt, with documented major strikes dating back to 1898. The island's recorded history reveals a pattern of devastating impacts, from the 1898 hurricane that killed 300 to Hurricane Beryl in 2024, the earliest Category 4 on record.