Josephine Moves Northeast Away From U.S. Coastline
Subtropical Storm Josephine has accelerated and is moving northeastward away from the U.S. coastline. The storm's center was located south-southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and it is forecast to pass south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, with impacts like strong winds…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, October 22, 2026 —
Subtropical Storm Josephine has accelerated and is moving northeastward away from the U.S. coastline, with strong winds and dangerous surf expected along the northeastern U.S. and Canadian coasts.
The storm’s center was located south-southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Its forecast path takes it south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The available update does not specify when it is expected to pass those areas.
Although Josephine is moving away from the U.S. coastline, the forecast still calls for coastal impacts in the northeastern United States and Canada. The expected conditions identified in the update are strong winds and dangerous surf. It does not provide wind speeds, the expected height of the surf, or more detailed information about which coastal areas may experience the greatest effects.
The update also does not state when the expected impacts may begin or how long they may last. It provides no details about any advisories, watches or warnings, and does not include information about the storm’s projected strength beyond identifying it as a subtropical storm.
Josephine’s stated movement and projected track describe its direction relative to the U.S. coastline and the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Further specifics about timing, local conditions and official alerts were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Sami Squires on www.wptv.com, see more information here.
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