Tropical Storm Sara Threatens Central America with Severe Flooding

Tropical Storm Sara has formed over the western Caribbean Sea and is expected to bring potentially catastrophic flooding to Central America, including Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala, with up to 30 inches of rain possible. The storm is moving slowly due to high pressure and weak steering currents, which could lead to prolonged flooding. While the storm may enter the Gulf of Mexico, its impact on the U.S. remains uncertain. The hurricane season, which ends on November 30, has been hyperactive, with Sara contributing to high accumulated cyclone energy levels.