GTA 6 Weather: Storms, Hurricanes and Local Rain
Leonida's weather follows Florida's: clouds roll across the state, storms are local, puddles stay after the rain, and tropical storms and hurricanes are confirmed. Rockstar has not said how often the big storms hit.
Details
- Clouds
- Dynamic, rolling across Leonida
- Storms
- Localized
- Extreme weather
- Tropical storms and hurricanes
- Game
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Leonida's weather is modelled on Florida's, storms included. Rockstar detailed the system for Game Informer's September cover story, confirming tropical storms and hurricanes.
Clouds and local storms
Dynamic cloudscapes roll across the state, from clear skies to overcast days. Storms are localized, so you can stand somewhere dry and sunny and watch rain pouring down in the distance.
Rain leaves a trace. Drive to where a storm has passed and puddles and wet surfaces are still there, and in the right light a rainbow can follow a shower.
Tropical storms and hurricanes
Like Florida, Leonida gets tropical storms and seasonal hurricanes. Game Informer notes that it is not yet known how often they happen or how they affect gameplay and the story.
What is still unknown
Rockstar has not said whether hurricanes can strike at any time in free roam or only in set story moments, or whether weather changes driving and police chases. GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Frequently asked questions
Are there hurricanes in GTA 6?
Yes. Rockstar confirmed tropical storms and seasonal hurricanes in Leonida for Game Informer's cover story. How often they happen has not been revealed.
Does the weather change in GTA 6?
Yes. Clouds move across the map and storms are local, so it can rain in one area while another stays dry.
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