A developing storm system over the western Caribbean Sea is expected to soon earn the name Sara, and it is forecast to bring storm conditions to Central America and the Yucatán Peninsula. There remain signs that the storm could enter the Gulf of Mexico,

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean Sea and was expected to cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across portions of Central America, including Honduras

The National Hurricane Center is also asking residents of the eastern Gulf Coast, including Florida, to monitor the storm closely since it has the potential to reach the US.