hurricanes monitoring relevant to Jamaica, integrated into the geographic system of EarthSentra.
Hurricanes in Jamaica: monitoring and official sources
Applicable integrated sources: NHC/NOAA, GDACS.
hurricanes map for Jamaica
Observed position and track, not a forecast. Proximity does not equal impact or a territorial warning; check the responsible meteorological authority.
Hurricanes activity near Jamaica today
Use the global monitor to view official positions, observed tracks and the latest hurricanes bulletins received by GDE. View hurricanes and cyclones today.
Historical tropical cyclones in Jamaica
A selection of high-intensity cyclones documented in the historical archive and geographically related to the Jamaica region. The archive shows 122 systems in this mode.
The hub highlights systems with documented maximum winds of at least 96 kt. Geographic relation does not mean impact: best-track positions inside the region do not prove landfall, damage or territorial impact. Records before 1950 require additional caution.
Recent seasons in the archive: 2025 (1) · 2024 (3) · 2022 (1) · 2021 (2) · 2020 (4) · 2017 (2) · 2016 (1) · 2012 (1) · 2011 (2) · 2010 (1)
Full archive: 122 related systems
| Season | System | Period | Max wind | Min pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GUSTAV | 2008-08-25 → 2008-09-05 | 135 kt | 941 hPa |
| 2007 | DEAN | 2007-08-13 → 2007-08-23 | 150 kt | 905 hPa |
| 2005 | WILMA | 2005-10-15 → 2005-10-26 | 160 kt | 882 hPa |
| 2005 | EMILY | 2005-07-11 → 2005-07-21 | 140 kt | 929 hPa |
| 2005 | DENNIS | 2005-07-04 → 2005-07-18 | 130 kt | 930 hPa |
| 2004 | JEANNE | 2004-09-13 → 2004-09-29 | 105 kt | 950 hPa |
| 2004 | IVAN | 2004-09-02 → 2004-09-24 | 145 kt | 910 hPa |
| 2004 | CHARLEY | 2004-08-09 → 2004-08-15 | 130 kt | 941 hPa |
| 2002 | LILI | 2002-09-21 → 2002-10-04 | 125 kt | 938 hPa |
| 2002 | ISIDORE | 2002-09-14 → 2002-09-27 | 110 kt | 934 hPa |
| 2001 | MICHELLE | 2001-10-29 → 2001-11-06 | 120 kt | 933 hPa |
| 2001 | IRIS | 2001-10-04 → 2001-10-09 | 125 kt | 948 hPa |
| 1999 | LENNY | 1999-11-13 → 1999-11-23 | 135 kt | 933 hPa |
| 1998 | MITCH | 1998-10-22 → 1998-11-09 | 155 kt | 905 hPa |
| 1998 | GEORGES | 1998-09-15 → 1998-10-01 | 135 kt | 937 hPa |
| 1996 | LILI | 1996-10-14 → 1996-10-29 | 100 kt | 960 hPa |
| 1988 | GILBERT | 1988-09-08 → 1988-09-20 | 160 kt | 888 hPa |
| 1987 | EMILY | 1987-09-20 → 1987-09-26 | 110 kt | 958 hPa |
| 1985 | ELENA | 1985-08-28 → 1985-09-04 | 110 kt | 953 hPa |
| 1980 | ALLEN | 1980-07-31 → 1980-08-11 | 165 kt | 899 hPa |
Historical source: NOAA/NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. Current operational NHC/JMA/GDACS data remains separate.
Tropical cyclone exposure in Jamaica
The island sits in the Caribbean hurricane belt. Rainfall can trigger rapid river rises and landslides in mountainous terrain even when a cyclone’s center remains offshore. Local risk depends on storm track, terrain, rainfall, coastal elevation and the vulnerability of settlements, not only the cyclone’s wind category.
Using the storm monitor
Review the storm location, advisory time and latest forecast information shown by EarthSentra’s connected sources. Forecast positions may change and should never be treated as a precise route. An empty list of active cyclones does not guarantee the absence of dangerous weather.
Where to find authoritative warnings
Consult the national meteorological service and responsible disaster management agencies for local alerts, rainfall forecasts and evacuation instructions. Official warnings take priority over this informational portal, especially where flooding and storm surge are concerns.
Regional context and historical data
Use the worldwide tropical cyclone monitor to compare active systems. The World Meteorological Organization describes the regional arrangements for official cyclone advisories. Historical storm records describe past conditions rather than a current emergency.