Hurricane Zeta, a Category 2 storm, made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday afternoon, lashing the coast with 110 mph winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters said the hurricane will likely bring life-threatening storm surge and strong winds along the Gulf Coast.
Zeta, the fifth named storm to slam the region this year, was located about 65 miles south-southwest of New Orleans, and was moving north-northeast at 24 mph, the hurricane center said. Forecasters warned residents not to stay indoors.
“Don’t venture outside when the calm eye of the hurricane passes over, as dangerous winds will return very quickly when the eye moves away,” the hurricane center said. “Stronger winds, especially in gusts, are likely on high rise buildings.”
