Miami, FL. (Florida News Network) At 400 PM EST, the center of Tropical Depression Eta was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 87.7 West. About 60 miles west of La Ceiba Honduras
The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph, and a turn toward the north is expected during the next several hours. A turn toward the northeast is expected on Friday, with this motion continuing through Saturday night. On the forecast track, the center of Eta will emerge over the Caribbean Sea tonight and approach the Cayman Islands Saturday and Saturday night.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for The Cayman Islands
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast, and Eta is expected to re-gain tropical storm strength on Friday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
Data and graphic credit: National Hurricane Center