According to Biloxi police, the marina is private and it is unclear why the man was there. [66] An EF1 tornado near Brooksville damaged several buildings as well. Continue reading. [95] Zeta reintensified into a hurricane-force extratropical cyclone while centered off the western coast of Scotland on 1 November. After bringing accumulating snow to parts of New England, Zeta accelerated across the north Atlantic, re-intensifying into a hurricane-force extratropical cyclone as it impacted the United Kingdom on November 1 and 2. [80] Zeta crossed over Northern Georgia beginning at 05:00 UTC on October 29, causing major impacts, especially in Metro Atlanta. Zeta is the latest letter in the Greek alphabet to ever reach hurricane status. (WJTV) – Hurricane Zeta made landfall in Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm with winds up to … Officials in Georgia say a large oak tree uprooted and fell through the corner of a mobile home, killing a man in Acworth. Hurricane Zeta was expected to make landfall near New Orleans on Wednesday, two days after hitting Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. [84] Nearly a million people in Metro Atlanta were without power the morning after the storm. The system strengthened into Tropical Storm Zeta early on October 25 before becoming a hurricane the next day as it began to move northwestward. Acworth is about 32 miles north of Atlanta. [77], Strong winds impacted Mobile, which was still recovering from Hurricane Sally from the month prior. No additional information was immediately available. Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. The system was also the first tropical cyclone since Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to produce accumulating snow and one of … Hurricane Zeta barreled through the southern United States as a Category 2 storm Wednesday, bringing dangerous winds and surging ocean … Zeta gradually weakened as it accelerated northeastward, and became post-tropical on October 29, as it moved through central Virginia. [34], Hurricane watches were issued for eastern and central coastal Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. [18] It unexpectedly became a Category 2 hurricane at 18:00 UTC, rapidly strengthening in spite of marginally warm waters, which was partly attributed to a conducive interaction with a upper-level trough that was located over Oklahoma. Hurricane Zeta was the record-tying sixth hurricane to make landfall in the United States and the record fifth named storm to strike Louisiana in 2020. Viewer photos and videos are coming in and are featured below. [81], After interacting and merging with the winter storm located over the Southern Plains, Zeta caused widespread wind damage throughout the rest of the Southeastern United States. According to Biloxi police, a man was found dead in the Broadwater Marina in Biloxi. [13], Dry air wrapped around the northern half of Zeta's circulation, leaving the center exposed despite having a large amount of outflow surrounding it. After hitting the Louisiana coast as a Category 2 hurricane, Zeta’s strong winds caused widespread power outages in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas. It continued to strengthen until it reached its peak intensity of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mbar (28.64 inHg) as it made landfall in Cocodrie, Louisiana, that evening. [83] Two other people in Buford, Georgia, also died from a tree falling onto their house. [17] It then began to accelerate, turning towards the northeast because of a vigorous upper-level low over West Texas. Heavy rainfall resulted in the River Wharfe bursting its banks in West Yorkshire, flooding properties in the town of Otley. What hurricane name is next? You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. [14] The storm bottomed out at 65 mph (100 km/h) and 990 mbar (29.23 inHg) at 00:00 UTC on October 28; however, large bursts of convection were already reforming over the center and a ragged eye quickly formed. Storm surge watches were issued for the entire area as well. The M62 motorway was closed between Leeds and Manchester after high winds caused a lorry to overturn, landing on top of a van in the next lane. [62] The eye of Zeta moved directly over New Orleans, where winds gusted to 94 mph, a large tree was snapped in Bayou St. John, and a tree was blown down onto a car in the Garden District. [63] The airport reported a pressure of 973 mb as the eye moved overhead. [10] It reached its initial peak intensity as it made landfall north of Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, at 04:00 UTC on October 27 with winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a 977 mbar (28.85 inHg) pressure,[11] It initially remained well organized, although it weakened to a tropical storm as it continued over the Yucatán Peninsula. [75] A mobile home east-southeast of Maxie sustained roof damage. [45] Schools in Pascagoula, Gautier, Biloxi, and Long Beach were closed on October 28 and 29 although schools in Pascagoula and Gautier only had early releases on October 28. [31][32], Upon formation, a Tropical Storm Watch was issued for the province of Pinar del Río. Three people have died following Hurricane Zeta's landfall in southeast Louisiana Wednesday. Downed power lines and numerous crashes were a result in New England after the remnants of the system brought heavy accumulating snow to parts of New England. [59] Just after a landfall, a personal weather station at Golden Meadow reported winds of 83 mph with a gust to 105 mph while another unofficial weather station nearby reported sustained winds of 94 mph (151 km/h) and a gust to 110 mph (177 km/h). THIS IS A REALLY POPULAR FISHING SPOT. According to Biloxi police, the marina is private and it is unclear why the man was there. [58][60] Additionally, a wind gust to 52 mph (84 km/h) was reported at Houma and a wind gust to 53 mph (85 km/h) was reported at New Orleans Lakefront Airport. What did the White House say and how did the US government react in such a situation George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone counties? [85] Thousands of people in Metro Atlanta were still without power four days after the storm, in addition to at least one polling location which was to be used for the 2020 elections, resulting in an emergency change in such locations. Flash flood warnings were issued in parts of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, where a small craft warning was also issued in the latter. [82] In Acworth, Georgia, a large oak tree was uprooted and fell on a mobile home, killing a man. [90], In parts of southern New England and upstate New York, the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Zeta brought accumulating snow to the region, after interacting with a cold front also moving through. The western part of watches and warnings were trimmed as the storm approached and the forecast track became better established. [96] In Betws-y-Coed, the A5 road was closed; the nearby Dolgellau Bypass was also closed due to flooding. [2] The storm caused eight deaths: two in Jamaica due to a landslide, and six in the United States. [91] The highest amount of accumulation was 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) of snow recorded in Grafton, Massachusetts. After slamming into the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, Tropical Storm Zeta is heading toward the Gulf Coast -- and residents are bracing for its impact. After weakening due to dry air entrainment, Zeta reorganized and became a hurricane again, and eventually a Category 2 hurricane, as it turned northeastward approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast on October 28. Heavy rain, storm surge, and strong winds also impacted the Southeastern United States and at least six fatalities have been confirmed in the region. [58] A sustained wind of 45 mph (72 km/h) was reported at Caillou Bay. [15][16] At 06:00 UTC, Zeta became a hurricane again as it began another rapid intensification phase. The residents of the area were warned of slick roads and unsuitable driving conditions with the wintry weather. WAS FOUND DEAD ON THE BROADWATER MARINA. [67][68] A National Ocean Service station at Waveland reported sustained winds of 80 mph (129 km/h) and a wind gust of 104 mph (167 km/h) as well as 8.16 feet (2.49 m) of storm surge. [47] Baldwin EMC stocked on supplies and put extra crews on standby ahead of Zeta to help restore power in parts of the state. 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Hurricane Zeta made landfall in the Yucatán Peninsula late on October 26 and weakened while inland to a tropical storm, before moving off the northern coast of the peninsula on October 27. "Please leave it up to public safety officials to manage the damages caused by Hurricane Zeta," New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a news conference Wednesday night. [61] Shell Beach reported sustained winds of 81 mph (130 km/h) with a gust to 101 mph (163 km/h). [38], A man and his daughter were killed in Jamaica after a landslide hit the family's home on October 24. [12] Zeta moved offshore of the northern coast of the peninsula by 15:00 UTC and continued moving northwestward. 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Two other adults and a child were in the home at the time of the incident but weren’t injured. Due to the risk of further heavy rainfall across areas previously impacted by Aiden, the Environment Agency issued more than 40 flood alerts ahead of the arrival of Zeta's remnants. Strong winds and storm surge knocked down tree branches onto flooded streets in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, near where Zeta made landfall in Mexico. 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[27][28] Late on October 29, the extratropical remnants of Zeta moved quickly out over the Atlantic, bringing accumulating snow to parts of New England,[29] and several days later brought squally weather to the United Kingdom.[30]. [citation needed], Zeta was responsible for flooding in north Wales after bringing prolonged heavy rainfall to the region. [88][89] A sustained wind of 51 mph (82 km/h) and a gust to 72 mph (116 km/h) was also reported at a station in Conway, to the east of Roanoke Rapids. Murray has extensive experience with disaster recovery after working on the County’s cleanup project in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. 7 counties to get disaster food assistance months after Hurricane Zeta The Alabama Department of Human Resources has been granted permission to distribute Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, benefits to some qualifying residents in seven counties impacted by Hurricane Zeta. [93] The snowstorm also caused slippery road surfaces, leading to numerous crashes, some serious, in the state of Massachusetts. Tropical Storm Zeta will enter the Gulf of Mexico today and re-strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the US Gulf Coast late Wednesday. [97], High winds also caused disruption to transport. [96] The village of Dolgarrog suffered extensive damage after flash flooding inundated the entire village, including Dolgarrog railway station, causing the suspension of services along the Conwy Valley line. 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[86], In North Carolina, sustained tropical-storm force winds moved over the entire state. Hurricane warnings for … First responders said a person was electrocuted Wednesday night hours after Hurricane Zeta moved through the region, leaving damage that left 450,000 utility customers across the region without power. A second person in Biloxi, Mississippi, died. We're told the victim, only identified as an older male, may have had a wire from a transformer fall on him while in the street. #NOEMS responds to high voltage electrocution fatality in 8200 block of Palm Street.#Zeta. Donations for Hurricane Zeta Relief: Individuals who would like to contribute to Hurricane Zeta relief efforts can do so through the Mississippi Community Disaster Relief and Recovery fund To donate, go to www.formississippi.org and click the donate button or text DONATE to (601) 258-6502 At 00:00 UTC on October 15, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) began to monitor the southern Caribbean Sea for the possible development of a broad area of low pressure over the region. [33] This was upgraded to a warning soon after. Heavy rain in Jamaica led to a landslide that killed a man and his daughter when it hit their family home on October 24. [35] Inland tropical storm warnings were issued as far north as southern Virginia. Applications will … [65], Early on October 28, a likely tornado damaged trees and power lines in Northern Harrison County. [52], Tree branches were littered across flooded streets in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, near where Zeta made landfall. Patrons resume their socializing at Cuban Cigar Bar in the French Quarter in New Orleans, after power was restored Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Hurricane Zeta may be long gone but the effects of the storm that slammed Alabama in late October are still present for many. He also allowed airports and business to re-open just hours after landfall, but forced beaches to remain close until surf calmed. [7] At 06:00 UTC the following morning, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Zeta,[8] the earliest 27th Atlantic tropical or subtropical storm on record, surpassing the old mark of November 29 which was set by Hurricane Epsilon in 2005. MS Coast casinos begin reopening as power is restored after Hurricane Zeta Mary Perez, The Sun Herald 10/29/2020 Biden pays respects to Capitol … Two tornado watches were ultimately issued for this storm; they stretched from southeast Louisiana into southwestern Georgia. [5] Three days later, however, new satellite images and radar data showed that the system, located just west of Grand Cayman Island at the time, was gradually becoming better defined. Tropical Storm Zeta is “rapidly strengthening” and is likely to become a hurricane as it makes its way toward the US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned. At Birmingham Airport, high winds caused difficulty for arriving aircraft. However, the storm went a bit further south than expected, and no significant impacts were felt there. The landslide was due to heavy rain likely from the precursor to Zeta. Police say the unofficial cause of death was drowning. At least five people are dead after Hurricane Zeta slammed into the South, leaving a trail of destruction before turning toward the Northeast. Officials in Georgia say a large oak tree uprooted and fell through the corner of a mobile home, killing a man in Acworth. [4] An assessment of conditions on October 20 led the NHC to conclude by 18:00 UTC that the system had no chance of development. [41] Cleco employed more than 200 new workers to help restore power in the aftermath of Zeta. Zeta soon began to rapidly intensify, reaching just below hurricane strength before wind shear again disrupted its convective organization. [3] By 18:00 UTC on October 19, a trough of low pressure had formed in the western Caribbean, but unfavorable upper-level winds hindered further development. [96] In Trefriw, officers from North Wales Police rescued several residents from flooded homes overnight. [73][74] Just south of Purvis, a tree fell through a home, causing a possible gas leak. [27] One person died when a tree fell on a mobile home in rural Clarke County. [21] The storm began to gradually weaken as it moved directly over New Orleans and accelerated northeastward. Overall, Zeta caused at least $3.6 billion in damage throughout its path: $3.5 billion in the United States and $50 million in the Caribbean. [53] However, Quintana Roo Governor Carlos Joaquin stated on Twitter that no major damage or casualties had been reported in the state. First responders said a person was electrocuted Wednesday night hours after Hurricane Zeta … [9] However, this turned out to be short-lived as new burst of convection allowed Zeta to become a hurricane at 19:10 UTC on October 26. HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. [76] One death was recorded in Biloxi when a person was found dead on the Broadwater Marina, however, the cause of the death remains unknown. [58][62] Numerous utility lines were downed in Houma and storm surge flooded LA 1 in Golden Meadow while also depositing a boat on it. First responders said a person was electrocuted Wednesday night hours after Hurricane Zeta moved through the region, leaving damage that left 450,000 utility customers across the region without power. Hurricane Zeta is heading out of the New Orleans metro area, but not without leaving a path of destruction behind. A National Ocean Service station at the Bayou La Batre Bridge reported 6.89 feet (2.10 m) of storm surge as well. [71][72], Trees were blown down on the east side of Marion County while more trees and power lines were blown down in Lamar County south of U.S. Route 98. [87] A sustained wind of 41 mph (67 km/h) and a gust to 82 mph (131 km/h) was reported at Cashiers while a sustained wind of 38 mph (61 km/h) and a gust to 51 mph (82 km/h) were reported at the Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport. Zeta has killed at least six people after bringing high winds, heavy rain and up to 10 feet of storm surge in some areas.
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