Subtropical storm Josephine has 65 mph winds moving northeast in Atlantic
Josephine is located south of Nantucket and is forecast to move away from the U.S. with strengthening winds.
The National Hurricane Center reported that Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic Ocean with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph (55 knots) and a minimum central pressure of 990 mb as of 5 p.m. AST on October 21, 2026.
Josephine was located about 265 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts, moving north at 6 mph and expected to turn northeast with an increase in forward speed. The storm is forecast to move away from the United States, remaining south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
The storm is anticipated to remain subtropical through early Thursday with some strengthening expected. By late Thursday, Josephine is likely to become a post-tropical cyclone with hurricane-force winds.
Gale-force wind gusts could affect parts of the northeastern U.S. coast through Thursday, and minor to locally moderate coastal flooding is ongoing along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast around high tide. Large swells generated by Josephine are also impacting the region.
No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect, but the National Hurricane Center advises monitoring local National Weather Service forecasts for updates on wind, coastal flooding, and surf conditions.
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