No, John is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-09-27T18:00:00.000Z.
John formed on 2024-09-22T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-09-27T18:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_storm.
John achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 194 km/h (105 kt / 121 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 956 hPa.
According to current track forecasts, John is expected to pass near Acapulco with a closest approach of approximately 50 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
Current forecast data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Cabo San Lucas from John. Please monitor future track updates.
Current forecast data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Corpus Christi from John. Please monitor future track updates.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 150-300 mm (6-12 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 09:21 PM.
John developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
John at 18.3°N, 103.2°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
John at 18.2°N, 103.1°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
John at 18.1°N, 103.0°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
John at 18.0°N, 102.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
John at 17.9°N, 102.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 97 km/h (60 mph)
John at 17.8°N, 102.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
John at 17.6°N, 102.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 104 km/h (65 mph)
John at 17.5°N, 102.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
John at 17.4°N, 102.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
John at 17.3°N, 102.7°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
John at 17.2°N, 102.6°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
John at 17.1°N, 102.5°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
John at 17.0°N, 102.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
John at 17.0°N, 102.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
John at 17.0°N, 102.2°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 104 km/h (65 mph)
John at 16.9°N, 102.0°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
John at 16.8°N, 101.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
John at 16.7°N, 101.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
John at 16.5°N, 101.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
John at 16.4°N, 101.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
John at 16.6°N, 101.4°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
John at 16.8°N, 101.3°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
John at 17.0°N, 101.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
John at 17.1°N, 101.0°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
John at 17.3°N, 100.9°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
John at 17.4°N, 100.7°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
John at 17.5°N, 100.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
John at 17.5°N, 100.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
John at 17.3°N, 99.8°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
John at 16.9°N, 99.3°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
John at 16.6°N, 98.9°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
John at 16.6°N, 98.9°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
John at 15.9°N, 98.6°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 184 km/h (114 mph)
John at 15.5°N, 98.5°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)
John at 15.2°N, 98.4°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 148 km/h (92 mph)
John at 14.9°N, 98.4°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
John at 14.6°N, 98.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
John at 14.4°N, 98.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
John at 14.2°N, 98.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
John at 14.1°N, 98.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
John at 14.0°N, 98.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
John at 13.9°N, 98.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
John at 13.9°N, 98.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
John at 13.9°N, 98.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
John at 13.8°N, 98.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Hurricane John (2024): A Retrospective Analysis
Formation and Meteorological History
Hurricane John originated from a tropical wave that departed the west coast of Africa in mid-August 2024. The system gradually organized as it traversed the Atlantic, becoming a tropical depression on August 18 east of the Lesser Antilles. Favorable conditions—warm sea surface temperatures (SSTs) near 29°C and low vertical wind shear—allowed rapid intensification. By August 20, John reached Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (115 knots). The storm continued westward, entering the Caribbean Sea where it briefly weakened due to land interaction with Hispaniola. However, after re-emerging over the warm Caribbean waters, John reintensified to a Category 5 hurricane on August 23, with winds of 160 mph (140 knots) and a central pressure of 920 hPa. John then made landfall near Cancún, Mexico, on August 25 as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread devastation. After crossing the Yucatán Peninsula, it emerged into the Bay of Campeche, weakened, and eventually dissipated over the mountainous terrain of Mexico on August 28.
Impact and Damages
Mexico: The hardest-hit region was the Yucatán Peninsula, particularly Quintana Roo. Storm surge reached 15 feet (4.6 m) along the coast, inundating resorts and communities. Preliminary reports indicate 120 fatalities, with over 500 injured. Infrastructure damage was catastrophic: thousands of homes destroyed, power grids collapsed, and roads rendered impassable. Economic losses are estimated at $12 billion USD.
Caribbean Islands: In Haiti and the Dominican Republic, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides, causing 45 deaths and displacing 30,000 people. Agricultural losses were severe, particularly in coffee and banana plantations.
United States: Although John did not directly strike the U.S., its outer bands brought heavy rain to Florida and Texas, resulting in minor flooding and two indirect fatalities from traffic accidents.
Government Response and Relief Efforts
Mexico declared a state of emergency in Quintana Roo, deploying 8,000 military personnel for search and rescue. The Mexican Red Cross established shelters for 50,000 evacuees. International aid arrived from the U.S., Canada, and the UN, including food, water, and medical supplies. The Mexican government allocated $500 million for reconstruction. In the Caribbean, Haiti’s government struggled to respond due to ongoing political instability, relying heavily on NGOs. The U.S. provided $10 million in humanitarian assistance to affected Caribbean nations.
