Tropical Storm Sara Approaches Central America: Life-Threatening Floods Expected
Authorities urge residents in affected areas to be aware of NHC updates and take necessary precautions. It is recommended to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides, as well as to follow the instructions of local authorities. Nov 14, 2025 Photo: @NHC_Atlantic
November 14, 2024 Hour: 10:35 pm
Sara is expected to stay near the northern coast of Honduras for the weekend before heading to Belize and the Yucatán Peninsula early next week. Authorities have indicated that strong winds and storm surges could be observed in these areas.
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Tropical Storm Sara formed this Thursday in the Caribbean Sea, intensifying from what was previously a tropical depression. This weather phenomenon is heading towards Central America and is expected to impact the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico in the next few days.
Flash floods and landslides are expected in Honduras, where a red alert has been issued in several departments. Heavy rains will also affect Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, with the NHC warning of catastrophic weather conditions.
Sara is expected to stay near the northern coast of Honduras for the weekend before heading to Belize and the Yucatán Peninsula early next week. Authorities have indicated that strong winds and storm surges could be observed in these areas.
Authorities urge residents in affected areas to be aware of NHC updates and take necessary precautions. It is recommended to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides, as well as to follow the instructions of local authorities.
The authorities will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated information on Sara’s development and its potential impacts in other regions, including the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: @NHC_Atlantic
