UPDATE #2 - Weather Advisory: Tropical Storm Eta

The FAU Department of Emergency Management is monitoring Tropical Storm Eta. A tropical storm watch and flood watch has been issued for all FAU service areas.

As of today’s 10 a.m. advisory, the center of Tropical Storm Eta was moving toward the northeast near 17 mph. A east-northeast to northeast motion is expected through early Sunday. A turn toward the north and northwest is expected by Sunday afternoon. Eta is forecast to approach South Florida as a tropical storm with wind speeds increasing as conditions deteriorate on Sunday afternoon. Significant rainfall and wind impacts are expected outside the cone of uncertainty due to the size of the storm.

On the forecast track, the center of Eta will approach the Cayman Islands later today, be near central Cuba tonight and Sunday, and near the Florida Keys or South Florida on Sunday night and Monday. Maximum sustained winds are now near 40 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected through Sunday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center. There is potential for storm surge along all coastal areas of South Florida on Sunday and Monday.

Students, faculty and staff should monitor all communication channels, including the University status page (www.fau.edu/advisory), the FAU homepage (www.fau.edu), the FAU hotline 1-888-8FAUOWL (832-8695), email, text, phone and local media outlets. Information on preparing for and responding to hurricanes, such as unit emergency planning, creating emergency kits, and FAU action guides on weather events, is available on the FAU Department of Emergency Management website.

• To make sure you receive the latest information in the event of any emergency via phone or text message, verify your emergency contact information under the “How Do I Sign Up?” section.
• Information on preparing for and responding to hurricanes, such as unit emergency planning, creating emergency kits, and FAU action guides on weather events, is available on the FAU Department of Emergency Management website.
• The National Weather Service website provides guidance on hurricane preparedness.
• Additional information is available on the National Hurricane Center website.

For information on the situation related to COVID-19 visit fau.edu/coronavirus.

FAU will provide periodic updates as information becomes available.