Hurricane tracker

On 24 September 2026, meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center confirmed that Hurricane Fiona has undergone rapid intensification while moving across the central Atlantic. As of this morning, the storm is packing sustained winds of 115 mph, officially categorizing it as a major Category 3 hurricane. Satellite imagery shows a well-defined eye and a strengthening core, prompting authorities to issue hurricane watches for several island nations in the Lesser Antilles. Current computer models suggest the storm will maintain a west-northwest trajectory over the next 72 hours, potentially threatening the northern Caribbean by the weekend. Emergency management agencies have begun pre-positioning supplies and urging residents in the projected path to finalize their hurricane preparedness plans immediately. While the long-term track remains subject to change due to shifting high-pressure systems, the storm is expected to remain a powerful entity as it traverses warmer waters. Officials are closely monitoring the system for further fluctuations in intensity and are advising mariners to avoid the affected region until the storm passes.