Dynamic clouds and local storms
Moving cloud formations bring clear and overcast skies. Storms can affect one area while another stays sunny: distant rain is happening where you see it.
Leonida · Weather
GTA 6 weather: storms and hurricanes
GTA VI has dynamic weather, including local storms, lingering wet surfaces, rainbows under suitable conditions, tropical storms and hurricanes, according to Game Informer's Rockstar developer interview coverage. Hurricane frequency and gameplay consequences remain unknown.
Source: Rockstar developer interview coverage published by Game Informer on 29 September 2026. These facts come from its public article; this is not a Rockstar Newswire announcement.
Reviewed
Verified in the developer interview coverage
What the public article confirms
After the rain
Puddles and wet surfaces remain after a storm passes. Rainbows can appear after showers when the lighting is suitable.
Tropical storms and hurricanes
Both occur in Leonida. Their frequency and effects on gameplay or storytelling are not detailed in the public article.
Unknown stays unknown
What remains unconfirmed
The reviewed public coverage does not establish these details. GuideStacker leaves them unresolved.
- Hurricane frequency, timing and whether hurricanes are scripted or fully dynamic.
- Flooding systems and destruction mechanics.
- Story or mission consequences of storms.
- Exact gameplay penalties, effects on travel or other weather mechanics beyond those described above.
Verification
Sources
Game Informer — Weather: public Rockstar developer interview coverage · 29 September 2026Open source ↗
Game Informer — Digital issue context: Rockstar developer interviewsOpen source ↗