--- title: "Hurricane Tracker New Jersey" description: "Hurricane tracker for New Jersey with a live storm map. See current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks." url: "https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey.html" language: "en-US" --- # Hurricane Tracker New Jersey The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for the Jersey Shore and Delaware Bay. ## Current hurricanes near New Jersey New Jersey has a long Atlantic coast, called the Jersey Shore, and borders Delaware Bay in the south. Many towns lie on barrier islands along the shore. This list names each active tropical storm or hurricane near New Jersey, with its category and status, and each storm links to its own tracker page. No active tropical storm or hurricane is listed near New Jersey. Last updated: 13:31 UTC, 12 Nov 2026 [See storms in other regions →](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/) ## How RainViewer shows storms The National Hurricane Center issues the official hurricane watches and warnings for New Jersey. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings. - See the full storm path Tap any point on the path to see wind speed, category, and direction at that point. - Read the category in one place Open any storm to see its category and intensity. - Get a notification when a storm approaches RainViewer sends a Tropical Storm Alert when a storm approaches your area. ## When is hurricane season in New Jersey? Hurricane season in New Jersey runs from June 1 to November 30. Most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, and September 10 is the climatological peak, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organize. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the National Hurricane Center gives it a name. It becomes a hurricane when its winds reach hurricane strength. Sea temperatures around New Jersey are highest in late summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Early in the season, storms often form in the Gulf of Mexico. Later in the season, storms often arrive from the Atlantic Ocean after a long trip from West Africa. Storms reach New Jersey from the south or southeast, often after they pass the Carolinas and Virginia. ## Hurricane trackers for cities in New Jersey Each of these New Jersey cities has its own page with current storms near it and past storms that passed close by. - [Bayonne](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/bayonne.html) - [Camden](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/camden.html) - [Clifton](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/clifton.html) - [East Orange](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/east-orange.html) - [Elizabeth](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/elizabeth.html) - [Hackensack](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/hackensack.html) - [Hoboken](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/hoboken.html) - [Jersey City](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/jersey-city.html) - [Kearny](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/kearny.html) - [New Brunswick](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/new-brunswick.html) - [Newark](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/newark.html) - [Passaic](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/passaic.html) - [Paterson](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/paterson.html) - [Perth Amboy](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/perth-amboy.html) - [Plainfield](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/plainfield.html) - [Sayreville](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/sayreville.html) - [Trenton](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/trenton.html) - [Union City](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/union-city.html) - [Vineland](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/vineland.html) - [West New York](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-jersey/west-new-york.html) ## Storms in other US states New Jersey is one of the US states with its own hurricane tracker. See current and past storms near Delaware and New York on their pages, or open the United States page. - [Delaware](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/delaware.html) - [New York](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/new-york.html) [United States hurricane tracker →](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa.html) ## Hurricane categories, at a glance - Tropical Depression (<39 mph) Rain and gusty wind, no hurricane classification yet. - Tropical Storm (39-73 mph) Heavy rain, coastal flooding, downed branches. - Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph) Roof and siding damage, downed trees, power outages. - Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph) Major roof damage, trees snapped, extended power loss. - Category 3 Hurricane (111-129 mph) Structural damage to homes, water and power loss for days. - Category 4 Hurricane (130-156 mph) Severe structural damage, long-term power and water loss. - Category 5 Hurricane (157 mph or higher) Total roof failure and wall collapse, area uninhabitable for weeks. ## FAQ ### Where can I see current hurricanes near New Jersey? The hurricane tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near New Jersey, and the list under the map names each active storm near New Jersey. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near New Jersey are listed further down the page. ### When is hurricane season in New Jersey, and which months are busiest? Hurricane season in New Jersey runs from June 1 to November 30, and most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center. September 10 is the climatological peak, the date when historical records show the most tropical storms and hurricanes. Storms reach New Jersey from the south or southeast, often after they pass the Carolinas and Virginia. ### Which official source issues hurricane warnings for New Jersey? The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues the official hurricane watches and warnings for New Jersey, and publishes advisories for every active Atlantic storm. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The NHC is the source for official storm forecasts. ### What does the forecast cone show on the New Jersey map? The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the center of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the center, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path. ### Where can I see rain radar for New Jersey? RainViewer shows rain radar for New Jersey, and the New Jersey weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.