Zeta is quickly strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. It is now forecast to become a Category 2 hurricane by early this afternoon as it approaches Southeastern Louisiana and Southeastern Mississippi. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect from Morgan City, LA to the Mississippi/Alabama border. It continues to include New Orleans and Gulfport.

Fast storm movement will allow damaging winds to spread well inland into areas of even Central Alabama. Widespread power outages are expected. Those in the direct path of this system need to charge up their devices!

A Storm Surge Warning stretches from the mouth of the Atchafalaya River to Navarre, FL. Those from the mouth of the Pearl River to Dauphin Island, AL look to be at greatest risk.

Despite a cold front ultimately pushing through and drying things out, conditions could become favorable for isolated tornadic activity out ahead of it across even parts of the Florida Big Bend and Southern Georgia.