Tracking Hurricane Zeta

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.

by Casey Cloud
Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020
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The forecast track for Hurricane Sally continues to shift east as it now looks like the Pensacola area will get the worst impacts from this dangerous storm. The Hurricane Warning has been extended eastward to extend from the Okaloosa/Walton County line to Bay St. Louis, MS. Isolated wind gusts around 100 mph could occur in the Gulf Shores/Pensacola vicinity. As of 12AM CT, Sally was continuing to strengthen and had become a Category 2 hurricane once again. Flash flooding is the biggest concern as isolated spots could ultimately receive 30+ inches of rain. Historic numbers are possible.

Toward the Tallahassee/Albany area, concern is increasing for isolated tornadoes and flash flooding as Sally’s eastern quadrant (most favorable zone for tornadic activity) moves across the area from the south and west.