Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph and was moving west at 12 mph. Over the coming days, Sara is expected to stick close to the Honduras coast. Don't expect much speed from this storm; it's moving slow, like a turtle dragging its feet. The rainfall might not be too heavy overall, but in some places, it could reach a whopping 30 inches. That's a lot of water, and it can cause some serious problems, like deadly flash flooding and mudslides, especially near the Sierra La Esperanza. Looking ahead, Sara might decide to take a dip in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico sometime next week. Will it affect the United States? Too soon to say, but Florida could be on its radar. Don't panic, though; those fronts and increasing wind shear near the central Gulf Coast might keep the Capital Area safe. For all your weather updates, the Storm Station has you covered. Check them out on News 2, wbrz. com, or their app on Apple and Android devices. Give them a follow on Facebook and Twitter for on-the-go weather news.