Eta
2020 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonOverview
Hurricane Eta was a devastating Category 4 hurricane that affected Central America, particularly Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala. Eta caused catastrophic flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 175 deaths. It later re-intensified and affected Florida and Cuba. Eta was part of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
🧭 What This Means For You
💨 How dangerous was this wind?
Winds 130–156 mph (209–251 km/h). Catastrophic damage. Most roofs destroyed, trees uprooted, and affected areas may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Compare: a typical car crash at 70 mph feels violent — imagine 150 mph sustained winds.
💰 What was the human cost?
To put this in perspective: $8B could fund thousands of rebuilding projects, or cover years of flood insurance premiums for an entire coastal county.
175 people lost their lives — behind every number is a family, a home, and a community that had to rebuild.
✅ What you can do today
- Check your emergency kit — water, food, medicine, batteries
- Know your evacuation route and shelter locations
- Sign up for free alerts so you are never caught off guard
Storm Path
Storm Track Data
| Time (UTC) | Latitude | Longitude | Wind (mph) | Pressure (mb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-31 06:00 UTC | 15°N | 74°W | 35 | 1004 |
| 2020-11-01 06:00 UTC | 15.5°N | 80°W | 65 | 990 |
| 2020-11-02 00:00 UTC | 15°N | 83°W | 105 | 962 |
| 2020-11-03 00:00 UTC | 14.5°N | 83.5°W | 150 | 923 |
| 2020-11-04 00:00 UTC | 14.5°N | 85°W | 45 | 980 |
| 2020-11-06 06:00 UTC | 17°N | 88°W | 35 | 995 |
| 2020-11-08 06:00 UTC | 21°N | 84°W | 55 | 992 |
| 2020-11-09 06:00 UTC | 23°N | 80°W | 65 | 988 |
| 2020-11-10 06:00 UTC | 25°N | 78°W | 55 | 993 |
| 2020-11-12 06:00 UTC | 32°N | 76°W | 45 | 995 |
Data Source
Track data from NOAA National Hurricane Center. Last updated: 2020-11-13.