NORFOLK, Va. — After a very active year, it looks like the tropics are not done yet.
We have our latest Tropical Storm, Sara, which has formed in the Caribbean.
Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 inches, with isolated storm totals around 30 inches, are expected over northern Honduras. This rainfall will lead to widespread areas of life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides, especially along and near the Sierra La Esperanza.
Elsewhere across the rest of Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala, and western Nicaragua, Sara is expected to produce 5 to 10 inches of rain with localized totals around 15 inches. This will result in areas of flash flooding, perhaps significant, along with the potential for mudslides.
Storm surge could raise water levels by as much as 1 to 3 feet above normal tide levels along the immediate northern coast of Honduras. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
Sara is expected to weaken into remnants by Sunday night. The remnants of Sara will likely get swept up by a cold front moving across the southern U.S. This will bring increased moisture to the Deep South this week.
Tropical Storm Sara Spaghetti Models:
Tropical Depression Sara latest track:
