Tropical Storm Sara Causes Severe Flooding in Honduras
The storm threatens Central America with life-threatening floods and mudslides as it moves towards Belize.
- Tropical Storm Sara has caused widespread flooding in northern Honduras with rainfall of up to 35 inches expected in isolated areas.
- The storm has prompted a national emergency in Honduras, displacing over 1,000 residents and leading to significant infrastructural damage.
- Sara is forecasted to continue impacting Central America, with Belize, Guatemala, and the Yucatan Peninsula bracing for heavy rain and potential mudslides.
- The National Hurricane Center warns of potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides, particularly near the Sierra La Esperanza mountain in Honduras.
- While initially feared to impact the U.S. as a hurricane, Sara's potential impact on Florida has decreased, with possible rainfall expected by midweek.