Tropical Storm Sara formed Thursday in the Caribbean Sea, strengthening from a tropical depression earlier in the day. The storm, now located more than 200 miles east of Honduras, has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is moving westward at about 15 mph. Forecasters are concerned that Sara could bring life-threatening conditions and catastrophic impacts to Central America. As the storm moves through the western Caribbean Sea, it is expected to stall near the Honduran coast by Friday and remain there throughout the weekend.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is particularly concerned about heavy rainfall, predicting up to 30 inches of rain in some areas of northern Honduras, which could cause widespread flash flooding and mudslides, especially along the Sierra La Esperanza. Other regions such as Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua are also at risk of significant rain and potential flooding. Along Honduras’ northern coast, a storm surge of 1-3 feet is possible, with large and destructive waves expected along the beach.
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