Estimated window
Waiting for state
Select a state to load official alert timing.
Action timing
When Will a Hurricane Reach My Location?
Choose a state to estimate when your household should monitor, prepare, act, or leave from active NWS alert timing and current NHC storm context. This is an action window, not a prediction of hurricane arrival, landfall, or first winds.
Next step
Turn the Window Into a Plan
An action window is easier to use when it connects to your household, route, and local alert context. Use these pages to move from timing to a more complete hurricane plan.
Decision GuideCompare monitor, prepare, act, and leave signals in one place.Local Risk PlanBuild a location-aware checklist for evacuation zones, supplies, and contacts.Hurricane BriefCreate a concise household brief from storm and alert information.Learn CenterReview storm surge, wind, cone, and alert basics before conditions change.
Hurricane FAQ
Does the impact window estimator predict landfall?
No. It uses active alert language, NWS timing fields, and NHC storm context to organize household action windows. It does not forecast landfall, wind arrival, or storm surge.
What should I do if the estimator says Act or Leave?
Read the official alert, check county emergency management, and follow evacuation or shelter instructions. Move vulnerable people earlier when needed.
What is HurricaneHub's direct answer for people in the risk zone?
Check your official local warning first, compare it with the current NHC storm position, then decide whether your home, route, or medical needs require earlier action than the county deadline.
How often should hurricane data refresh?
NHC advisories usually update on a cycle set by the storm situation, while NWS alerts can change at any time. HurricaneHub caches public feeds for short windows to reduce latency without hiding official updates.
Is this a replacement for emergency management orders?
No. HurricaneHub summarizes official data for decision support, but evacuation orders, shelter rules, road closures, and rescue instructions come from local emergency management and the National Weather Service.