Center of Zeta Now Over Southwestern Alabama Hanging On to Hurricane Strength

Scott Martin | October 28, 2020 @ 11:02 pm

An observation at the USS Alabama in Mobile recently reported a sustained wind of 64 mph (103 km/h). An observation at the Buccaneer Yacht Club in Mobile recently reported a wind gust of 60 mph (97 km/h).

The National Ocean Service station at Bayou La Batre Bridge, Alabama recently reported an inundation of 6.61 ft (MHHW).

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM CDT…0400 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…31.9N 88.3W
ABOUT 100 MI…160 KM SSW OF TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…75 MPH…120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 25 MPH…41 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…984 MB…29.06 INCHES

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather, Tropical

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.