Tropical Storm Sara Threatens Honduras with Heavy Rains

Sara's slow westward movement raises concerns over catastrophic flooding and landslides in northern Honduras.

Tropical Storm Sara formed from Tropical Depression 19 over the Western Caribbean's warm waters, marking the 18th named storm of the hyperactive 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
Sara is currently moving slowly westward and is expected to bring 10 to 20 inches of rain to northern Honduras, with potential for much higher local amounts.
The storm's interaction with mountainous terrain could lead to devastating flash floods and mudslides, similar to past hurricanes like Mitch and Eta.
Forecast models project Sara will move into the Gulf of Mexico next week as a weak tropical cyclone, reducing the threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Honduras is still recovering from previous hurricanes, with significant economic and infrastructural impacts, highlighting the vulnerability to such events.