#SARA on the GOM 11/15/24/0800PST: #Tropicalstorm to progress eastward, following severe #Honduras flooding, and impact Gulf Coast, Florida, below #hurricane status, next week. Embattled #FEMA preparations reviewed.

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Tropical Storm Sara is currently the main focus of weather-related news, while a separate development involves Florida suing FEMA over alleged discrimination. Here's a summary of the key points:

Tropical Storm Sara

Tropical Storm Sara is currently moving along the northern coast of Honduras and is expected to impact Central America over the weekend

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. Key details include:

As of Friday morning, Sara was located about 65 miles east-southeast of Isla Guanaja, Honduras, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph
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The storm is moving west at 9 mph and is expected to approach Belize by early Sunday
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Heavy rainfall is the primary concern, with up to 30 inches possible in parts of northern Honduras, potentially causing flash flooding and mudslides
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Forecast for Florida:

Sara is expected to weaken as it moves over land and may dissipate before reaching the Gulf of Mexico
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However, remnant moisture from Sara could combine with a cold front, bringing increased rain chances to Florida by mid-to-late next week
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The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts increased rain chances midweek before a cold front pushes through the area.
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Tropical Storm Sara: Current Status and Trajectory

Tropical Storm Sara has emerged as the 18th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, currently causing significant impact in Central America. Here are the key details:

Current Situation

Location: Formed near the Honduras-Nicaragua border in the western Caribbean Sea
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Wind Speeds: Maximum sustained winds of 40-50 mph
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Movement: Tracking west at approximately 9-15 mph
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Impact on Central America

The storm is unleashing life-threatening conditions in the region:

Forecast to drop 10-20 inches of rain, with up to 30 inches in isolated areas of northern Honduras
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Causing dangerous flash flooding and mudslides across Honduras, Nicaragua, Belize, and Guatemala
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Made initial landfall about 105 miles west-northwest of Cabo Gracias a Dios
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Projected Path

Weekend Forecast:

Expected to linger along the Honduran coastline
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Likely to pass near the tourist destination of Roatan on Sunday
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Will move towards Belize and the Yucatán Peninsula
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Potential U.S. Impact

Florida Outlook:

Initially predicted to potentially impact Florida
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Recent forecasts now suggest a reduced threat
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Possible remnant moisture may bring rainfall to parts of Florida next week
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Broader Context

This storm is part of an above-average hurricane season predicted by NOAA
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Unusual for November, which typically sees reduced tropical activity
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Warm sea temperatures are contributing to late-season storm formation
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Important Note: Residents in affected areas should continue monitoring official updates, as tropical storm paths can be unpredictable

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