Florida is in the cone of Tropical Storm Eta's projected track, but that could change

Florida is in the cone of Tropical Storm Eta's projected track, but that could change

As Tropical Storm Eta weakens to a tropical depression, it continues to cause heavy rainfall and flooding in Central America. In the coming days, the storm -- or whatever is left of it -- could make a loop and head back into the Caribbean, and then, maybe move over Florida.

As Tropical Storm Eta weakens to a tropical depression, it continues to cause heavy rainfall and flooding in Central America. In the coming days, the storm -- or whatever is left of it -- could make a loop and head back into the Caribbean, and then, maybe move over Florida.

Today's tropical weather forecast
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Today's tropical weather forecast

Meteorologist Jim Weber explains where Hurricane Eta may go next.

Meteorologist Jim Weber explains where Hurricane Eta may go next.

Eta to weaken to tropical storm, could threaten Florida this weekend

Eta to weaken to tropical storm, could threaten Florida this weekend

Residents of southern Florida are being advised to keep an eye on Hurricane Eta, which on Tuesday evening was making landfall along the coast of Nicaragua.

Residents of southern Florida are being advised to keep an eye on Hurricane Eta, which on Tuesday evening was making landfall along the coast of Nicaragua.

Fast-growing Hurricane Eta threatens flooding in Central America

Fast-growing Hurricane Eta threatens flooding in Central America

Hurricane Eta erupted quickly into a potentially catastrophic major hurricane Monday as it headed for Central America, where forecasters warned of massive flooding and landslides across a vulnerable region.

Hurricane Eta erupted quickly into a potentially catastrophic major hurricane Monday as it headed for Central America, where forecasters warned of massive flooding and landslides across a vulnerable region.