Hurricane Zeta made landfall fall near Cocodri, Louisiana, Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. Forecasters said the hurricane was bringing deadly storms and strong winds to the Gulf Coast. Louisiana has been a power stone for thousands as it rapidly approaches southeastern Mississippi.
Zita – the fifth hurricane to slam the region this year – battered southeastern Louisiana, knocking down power lines and trees. The storm was moving north-northeast at a speed of 25 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. Zita’s center will move from southeastern Louisiana to southeastern Mississippi and then to southeastern and eastern U.S. in the evening. Is likely to move towards.
Forecasters warned residents to stay indoors: “Don’t venture outside when the hurricane’s quiet eye passes, as dangerous winds will return very quickly when the eye goes away.” The Hurricane Center added: “Strong winds, especially in gusts, are likely on high-rise buildings.”
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