Hurricane Zeta is expected to make landfall near Louisiana’s border with Mississippi on Wednesday evening as campaigns work to get supporters to the polls and convince any undecided voters to back their candidate.

“Hurricane conditions and life-threatening storm surge are possible along portions of the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, and Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches are in effect,” the National Hurricane Center warned.

“Between Tuesday night and Thursday, heavy rainfall is expected from portions of the central Gulf Coast into the southern Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic states near and in advance of Zeta. This rainfall will lead to flash, urban, small stream, and minor river flooding,” the center explained.

National Hurricane Center rainfall potential for Hurricane Zeta.

10 PM CDT Key Messages: Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge continue in parts of the northern Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico as #Zeta nears landfall. Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches in effect for portions of the northern Gulf Coast. https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/oNXhBszzSz

— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 27, 2020

Live view from Cancún as Hurricane #Zeta hits Yucatán Peninsula. https://t.co/ZX7rMzzXfL pic.twitter.com/pYrVOYfor4

— BuzzFeed Storm (@BuzzFeedStorm) October 27, 2020

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