Zeta Weakens But Wind & Rain Threat Continues

news image
Special Stories
29 Oct 2020 2:00 PM

Zeta Stats

Zeta continued to weaken this afternoon but remains a strong tropical storm. Maximum sustained winds are estimated around 50 mph with stronger gusts. Zeta's speed continues to increase as well, now moving to the northeast around 55 mph.

Key Messages

Forecast Track

Zeta is expected to continue to track out to sea and be well away from the US by Friday morning.

Alerts

Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in place from the Carolinas into the Mid-Atlantic. Storm surge warnings have been dropped but coastal flood advisories remain in effect from Louisiana through the Big Bend of Florida.

Zeta Mexico and U.S. Landfalls

https://twitter.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1320942642574872576 https://twitter.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1321561162622799872 Zeta was the last named storm of the 2005 hurricane season, the only other year the Greek alphabet has been used during a hurricane season.  Hurricane season runs through November 30th. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates on the tropics, along with other top weather headlines.
All Weather News
More
Record Heat Continues This Week

Record Heat Continues This Week

Although a cold front has worked it's way int

16 Nov 2025 5:20 PM
Pacific Low Bringing Active Weather Across California

Pacific Low Bringing Active Weather Across California

Intense rain and wind began impacting Califor

16 Nov 2025 5:20 PM
Weekend System Brings Snow, Ice, & Storms to the Northeast

Weekend System Brings Snow, Ice, & Storms to the Northeast

Low pressure will track through the Northeast

16 Nov 2025 5:20 PM
Active Pattern Developing Across the Central U.S. Next Week

Active Pattern Developing Across the Central U.S. Next Week

The next few days are going to be really nice

16 Nov 2025 5:20 PM
Solar Storm Visible as far south as The South - Another Round Arrives Tonight

Solar Storm Visible as far south as The South - Another Round Arrives Tonight

The Northern Lights (Auroras—commonly seen ne

13 Nov 2025 2:45 AM
Last Morning of Record Cold - Digging Out the Rest of the Week

Last Morning of Record Cold - Digging Out the Rest of the Week

The season’s first Arctic blast surged into t

12 Nov 2025 7:30 PM
Lake Effect Snow Wraps Up Today

Lake Effect Snow Wraps Up Today

The lake effect snow season has arrived, with

11 Nov 2025 5:05 PM