Hurricane Vance Tracker
Vance has not formed yet. It is the second unused name on the 2026 Eastern Pacific storm name list, so it will be given to the second tropical storm that forms in the Eastern Pacific. This page turns into a live tracker with the storm's path, forecast cone and advisories as soon as the National Hurricane Center names it.
Storms currently active in the Eastern Pacific
Solid tracks: observed. Dashed tracks: forecast. The cone shows uncertainty in the center’s path, not the full area of impacts.
2026 Eastern Pacific storm names
Amanda, Boris, Cristina, Douglas, Elida, Fausto, Genevieve, Hernan, Iselle, Julio, Karina, Lowell, Marie, Norbert, Odalys, Polo, Rachel, Simon, Trudy, Vance, Winnie, Xavier, Yolanda, Zeke.
Active storms right now
Frequently asked questions
Has Hurricane Vance formed yet?
Vance has not formed yet. It is the second unused name on the 2026 Eastern Pacific storm name list, so it will be given to the second tropical storm that forms in the Eastern Pacific. This page turns into a live tracker with the storm's path, forecast cone and advisories as soon as the National Hurricane Center names it.
When will the name Vance be used?
Names are assigned in order when a system reaches tropical storm strength (39 mph). Vance will be used after 1 more Eastern Pacific storm is named. Not every name on the list is used in a season.
Hurricane categories
| Category | Sustained winds | Knots | Expected damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 74–95 mph | 64–82 kt | Very dangerous winds will produce some damage |
| Category 2 | 96–110 mph | 83–95 kt | Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage |
| Category 3 (major) | 111–129 mph | 96–112 kt | Devastating damage will occur |
| Category 4 (major) | 130–156 mph | 113–136 kt | Catastrophic damage will occur |
| Category 5 (major) | 157 mph or higher | 137 kt or higher | Catastrophic damage will occur |