TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tropical Storm Sara is at a near standstill, bringing heavy rainfall over parts of Central America, barely maintaining its tropical storm status.
In an update Saturday morning, the National Hurricane Center said the storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, with little movement. It is expected to continue its slow west-northwestward path later today and pick up some speed on Sunday.
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Sara’s center is expected to move across Honduras’ northern coast this weekend before arriving in Belize on Sunday afternoon. Honduras can expect 6 to 10 inches of rain.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the following:
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The northern coast of Honduras, from Punta Patuca to the border between Honduras and Guatemala
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The Bay Islands of Honduras
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The Caribbean Sea coast of Guatemala
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The coast of Mexico from Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal
The NHC said the tropical storm may strengthen slightly this weekend, but will dissipate Sunday night or Monday as it crosses Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.
“The remains of Sara will move to the Gulf of Mexico and should not be reformed,” said Max Defender 8 meteorologist Eric Stone. “But rain and some wind will move into the area as remnants and a cold front move through the Bay Area this Wednesday.”
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