Where Hurricane Josephine was and the track GDACS recorded
Infrared satellite image from GOES-East taken 22 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC (NASA GIBS layer, clean infrared band 13: the colder and higher the cloud tops, the brighter or more coloured they appear), with coastlines. White dots: past positions; gold dots and dashed line: forecast positions with their UTC day and hour; red ring: latest position. The track is drawn from the GDACS record of the NOAA advisories and can differ from the satellite image time.
We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS).
| Time (UTC) | Type | Position | Wind (km/h) | Category in GDACS | People in winds of 63 km/h or more | People in winds of 119 km/h or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC | Observed | 37.4°N 69.5°W | 102 | Tropical Storm | 7,513,829 | 0 |
| 22 Oct 2026, 03:00 UTC | Observed | 37.7°N 69.4°W | 102 | Tropical Storm | 48,684,209 | 0 |
| 22 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC | Observed | 38.7°N 68.3°W | 102 | Tropical Storm | 45,649,502 | 0 |
| 22 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC | Observed | 39.2°N 67.3°W | 102 | Tropical Storm | 38,457,783 | 0 |
| 22 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC | Latest observed | 40.0°N 65.8°W | 102 | Tropical Storm | 17,969,454 | 0 |
| 23 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC | Forecast | 41.3°N 62.7°W | 120 | Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph | 2,918,236 | 0 |
| 23 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC | Forecast | 42.9°N 58.6°W | 111 | Tropical Storm | 2,020,347 | 0 |
| 24 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC | Forecast | 43.5°N 55.9°W | 102 | Tropical Storm | 547,344 | 0 |
| 24 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC | Forecast | 43.8°N 52.6°W | 93 | Tropical Storm | 289,675 | 0 |
| 25 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC | Forecast | 43.6°N 48.0°W | 83 | Tropical Storm | 0 | 0 |
How to read this: “Observed” rows are past positions from the warning centre, “Forecast” rows are its official forecast positions and change with every new advisory. Wind figures are maximum sustained winds converted from the advisory (1 knot = 1.852 km/h). The two population columns are GDACS model estimates of how many people live inside winds of at least 39 mph (63 km/h) and 74 mph (119 km/h) at that position.
Countries affected and their government advisories
GDACS lists United States, Canada as affected by Hurricane Josephine (alert level Green, Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h)).
United States travel advisories and live alerts
Canada level 1 Exercise normal security precautions Global Affairs Canada
National weather alert (WMO warnings page, 2026-11-05): Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 8:11PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL At 811 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...… source
National weather alert (WMO warnings page, 2026-11-05): Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 8:10PM EST by NWS Morristown TN At 810 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ducktown, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow… source
National weather alert (WMO warnings page, 2026-11-05): Flood Advisory issued November 4 at 8:01PM EST until November 4 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Columbia County in northern Florida... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...… source
Canada travel advisories and live alerts
US Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions US State Department
UK FCDO lists no "advise against travel" warning. FCDO travel advice
National weather alert (agency feed, 2026-11-05): Wind warning (BC): Central Coast - coastal sections, Haida Gwaii, North Coast - coastal sections Damaging winds are expected. southeasterly winds 90 km/h gusting to 110 km/h expected for North and Central Coast regions near exposed coastal sections. Where: Haida Gwaii, North Coast - coastal sections, Central Coast - coastal sections. W source
National weather alert (Environment Canada, 2026-11-05): yellow warning - wind - in effect Damaging winds are expected. southeasterly winds 90 km/h gusting to 110 km/h expected for North and Central Coast regions near exposed coastal sections. Where: Haida Gwaii, North Coast - coastal sections, Central Coast - coastal sections. W source
National weather alert (Environment Canada, 2026-11-05): yellow warning - wind - in effect Damaging winds are expected. southeasterly winds 90 km/h gusting to 110 km/h expected for North and Central Coast regions near exposed coastal sections. Where: Haida Gwaii, North Coast - coastal sections, Central Coast - coastal sections. W source
Advisory levels are the latest ones held in the Travel Live data from the US State Department, Global Affairs Canada and the UK FCDO; the official sources govern.
What to check before you travel
- United States: read your own government's latest advice (Global Affairs Canada) and the Travel Live page.
- Canada: read your own government's latest advice (US State Department, UK FCDO) and the Travel Live page.
- GDACS states its cyclone notifications are produced automatically, are not reviewed by human experts before issue, and are not meant to substitute or override information or alerts from local or national disaster management authorities. Follow those authorities and your airline, hotel or tour operator for operational changes.
People in the wind field (GDACS estimate)
At the latest position (22 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC) GDACS estimates 17,969,454 people live inside winds of at least 63 km/h and 0 people inside winds of at least 119 km/h. These are modelled estimates of exposure, not casualty figures.
The highest wind speed in GDACS's record for this storm is 120 km/h.
Quick answers
- How strong is Hurricane Josephine right now?
- In its latest advisory (22 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC) GDACS gives a wind speed of 102 km/h, category: Tropical Storm.
- Which countries are affected by Hurricane Josephine?
- GDACS lists United States, Canada. Their current government advisory levels are in the section above.
- Where is Hurricane Josephine forecast to go?
- The official forecast points in the GDACS record run from 23 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC (41.3°N 62.7°W) to 25 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC (43.6°N 48.0°W). Forecasts are replaced with each new advisory.
- How many people are in the path of Hurricane Josephine?
- GDACS estimates 17,969,454 people inside winds of at least 63 km/h and 0 inside winds of at least 119 km/h at the latest position. These are exposure estimates, not casualty figures.
- Who issues the official warnings and when is the next update?
- Official warnings come from the national meteorological and disaster authorities of each country; the warning centre bulletin is shown above. GDACS adds an automatic impact score and says it is not a substitute for those authorities.
Sources and credits
- GDACS - Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (European Commission Joint Research Centre / United Nations) - alert level, affected countries, track and population estimates, data modified 23 Oct 2026, 02:22 UTC, event record. Reuse permitted under CC BY 4.0 with credit to GDACS; GDACS notes that its cyclone notifications are automatic and not reviewed by human experts.
- We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS). NASA GIBS
- Government advisory levels: US State Department, Global Affairs Canada, UK FCDO, as held in the Travel Live data.
Official sources govern. Voyaggora republishes these records for travellers and does not issue warnings; follow the instructions of local and national authorities and your own government's advice.