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This article is about the 2024 Atlantic tropical storm. For other similarly named storms, seeList of storms named Sarah.
Tropical Storm Sara
Tropical Storm Sara off the coast of Honduras on November 15
Meteorological history
FormedNovember 14, 2024
Tropical storm
1-minute sustained(SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds50 mph (85 km/h)
Lowest pressure997mbar(hPa); 29.44inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities4 total
Missing1
DamageUnknown
Areas affectedDominican Republic,Honduras,Nicaragua,Guatemala,Belize
Part of the2024 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Sarais a weakeningtropical cyclone,currently inland over southernMexico.The eighteenthnamed stormof the2024 Atlantic hurricane season,Sara developed from a disturbance over the centralCaribbean Sea.Itconsolidated into a tropical depressionearly on November 14, and strengthened into Tropical Storm Sara later that same day. The next day, the storm grazed and moved parallel to the northern coast of Honduras. Then, on the morning of November 17, Sara madelandfallnearDangriga,Belize,with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h).

Meteorological history

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Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Storm type
triangleExtratropical cyclone,remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On November 11, an area of low-pressure associated with atropical waveformed south ofHispaniolaover the centralCaribbean Sea.[1]The system moved generally westward towardCentral Americainto the next day, and theNational Hurricane Center(NHC) noted the high possibility of further organization due to favorable environmental conditions.[2]Though its low-level circulation remained broad and elongated on the afternoon of November 13, the disturbance was deemed likely by the NHC to soon be bringing tropical storm or hurricane conditions to parts ofCentral America,and so was designatedPotential Tropical CycloneNineteen.[3][4]Early during the morning of November 14, the system completedtropical cyclogenesisabout 280 mi (450 km) east ofGuanaja,Honduras,and was upgraded to Tropical Depression Nineteen.[5]That afternoon, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Sara.[6]On the evening of November 14, data from an Air Force Hurricane Hunter pass over Sara's the northern semicircle indicated that the storm had moved just inland or very near the northeastern coast of Honduras,[7]striking about 105 mi (165 km) west-northwest ofCabo Gracias a Dios.[8]

On November 15, Sara continued to slowly parallel the northern coast of Honduras, its center having reformed just offshore, between theBay Islandsand the mainland.[9]Then, later that day, the storm became stationary, and remained so into the next morning.[10][11]During the afternoon, the system began to move westward away from the Bay Islands into theGulf of Honduras.Despite having stayed offshore, Sara remained a weak tropical storm with winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) due to the interaction between its broader circulation and the mountainous terrain of northern Honduras, and was struggling to produce deep convection.[12]Overnight, the system moved slowly west-northwestward at 5 mph (7 km/h).[13]Sara madelandfallin Belize at around 14:00 UTC on November 17, nearDangriga,with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). Just before landfall, the storm underwent a burst of convection near the center, with bursting deep convection and lightning flashes.[14]About four hours after landfall, Sara weakened to a tropical depression inland over Belize.[15]

Preparations

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On November 13, the governments of Honduras andNicaraguaissuedhurricane watchesand tropical storm warnings for the northeastern coast of Honduras fromPunta Castillato theHonduras–Nicaragua borderand the northeastern coast of Nicaragua from the Honduras–Nicaragua border toPuerto Cabezas,respectively.[3]Guatemala's Caribbean and Belize's entire coast was placed under a tropical storm warning on November 15.[8][16]

President of HondurasXiomara Castrodeclared astate of emergencyfor the nation.[17]Sixdepartments in Honduraswere placed under red warning and four under yellow.[18][19]GolosónandJuan Manuel Gálvez International Airportsin Honduras were closed.[20]AmericanandUnited Airlineswaived some fees related to flight rescheduling.[21]Around 4,000 Hondurans moved to shelters as a result of Sara.[22]

The government of Belize'sNational Emergency Management Officeactivated its district committees.[23]Philip S. W. Goldson International Airportwas closed.[24]From Middle Caye, 650 people left for the mainland.[24]Public transportation inSan Pedro Townwas suspended.[24]

In Mexico, the government rushed to repair buildings that lost their roofs due to strong winds earlier in the week.[25]

Impact

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Dominican Republic

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The nascent disturbance caused flooding in theDominican Republic,resulting in the evacuation of 1,767 people, isolating 54 communities, destroying two homes and damaging 487 more. Two fishermen were left missing and were later found dead nearSabana de la Mar.[26]

Central America

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One person went missing in Nicaragua. Around 800 houses flooded and three weretotaled.Six schools were also flooded.[27]

Over 251 cities were isolated in Honduras.[22]A bridge inLa Ceibacollapsed due to flooding in theCangrejal River.[28]A pedestrian bridge on theRiver Bermejocollapsed inSan Pedro Sula.[29]TheUlúaandChamelecón Riversswelled up, approaching populated areas.[30]Three people were rescued inGracias a Dios Department.[17]A man drowned in the department ofYoro.[10]A traffic accident occurred inSanta Cruz de Yojoa,killing another person.[31]

In Belize,Ambergris Cayesaw flooding andbeach erosiondue to Sara.[24]DowntownSan Ignaciowas inundated.[32]

Potable water inGuatemalawas disrupted.[17]

Mexico

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InChetumal,Sara caused major flooding and damage.[33]Strong winds tore roofs off of houses, some of which had been reinstalled by trucks prior to the storm's arrival.[34]Garbage along the streets of Chetumal was piled up due to flooding as the sewers overflowed.[35]

See also

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References

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  1. ^Reinhart, Brad (November 11, 2024).Tropical Weather Outlook(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 13,2024.
  2. ^Kelly, Larry (November 13, 2024).Tropical Weather Outlook(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 13,2024.
  3. ^abKelly, Larry (November 13, 2024).Potential Tropical Cyclone Nineteen Discussion Number 1(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 13,2024.
  4. ^Yablonski, Steven."Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 forms, forecast to become Tropical Storm Sara and possibly impact Florida".FOX Weather.RetrievedNovember 13,2024.
  5. ^Suter, Ashley (November 14, 2024)."Tropical Depression Nineteen forms in the Caribbean; expected to become tropical storm today".Tampa Bay, Florida:WFLA.RetrievedNovember 14,2024.
  6. ^Czachor, Emily Mae (November 14, 2024)."Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean".CBS News.RetrievedNovember 14,2024.
  7. ^Reinhart, Brad (November 14, 2024).Tropical Storm Sara Discussion Number 6(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 15,2024.
  8. ^abCastillo, Moisés (November 15, 2024)."Belize issues warnings as Tropical Storm Sara scrapes along Honduran coast, bringing heavy rain".AP News.RetrievedNovember 15,2024.
  9. ^Papin, Philippe (November 15, 2024).Tropical Storm Sara Discussion Number 8(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 15,2024.
  10. ^ab"Un Muerto Y Más De 47 Mil Personas Afectadas Por Tormenta Sara En Honduras; Seguirán Lluvia Oleaje Alto"[One Dead And More Than 47,000 People Affected By Storm Sara In Honduras; Rains And High Waves Will Continue].El Universal.EFE.November 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  11. ^Filips, Sara (November 16, 2024)."Tropical Storm Sara nearly stationary, dumping heavy rainfall over central America".Tampa Bay, Florida:WFLA-TV.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  12. ^Papin, Philippe (November 16, 2024).Tropical Storm Sara Discussion Number 13(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  13. ^Cangialosi, John (November 17, 2024).Tropical Storm Sara Advisory Number 15(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  14. ^Papin, Philippe (November 17, 2024).Tropical Storm Sara Discussion Number 16(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  15. ^Papin, Philippe (November 17, 2024).Tropical Depression Sara Intermediate Advisory Number 16A(Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  16. ^Bridges, C. A."National Hurricane Center tracking Tropical Storm Sara, will Florida be affected?".The DestinLog.com.RetrievedNovember 15,2024.
  17. ^abc"Tropical Storm Sara Causes Severe Flooding in Honduras and Costa Rica".The Tico Times.November 17, 2024.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  18. ^"Cortés, en alerta roja por los estragos de la tormenta Sara en Honduras"[Cortés, in red alert for the ravages of Storm Sara in Honduras].La Prensa(in Spanish).San Pedro Sula.November 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  19. ^Benitez, Kevin (November 16, 2024)."Elevan a alerta roja un departamento más del norte del país".Tiempo(in Spanish).RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  20. ^"Cierran dos aeropuertos por fuertes lluvias: ¿Cuáles están operando?".El Heraldo(in Spanish).RetrievedNovember 15,2024.
  21. ^"Tropical Storm Sara to cause flooding across Central America".The Yucatan Times.November 15, 2024.RetrievedNovember 18,2024.
  22. ^ab"Tropical Depression Sara drenches Honduras and closes airports, at least one dead".Reuters.November 17, 2024.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  23. ^"Tropical Storm Warning Extended to Entire Belize Coast".Love FM Belize.November 15, 2024.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  24. ^abcd"Tropical Storm Sara approaches Belize; heavy rainfall registered on the Cayes".San Pedro Sun.November 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  25. ^"Extensive bands of Tropical Storm Sara soaks coast".Riviera Maya News.November 17, 2024.RetrievedNovember 18,2024.
  26. ^"Lluvias dejan más de 50 comunidades incomunicadas"[Rains leave more than 50 communities isolated].El Día(in Spanish). November 13, 2024.RetrievedNovember 14,2024.
  27. ^"Un desaparecido, un herido y más de 2000 afectados por tormenta Sara en Nicaragua"[One missing, one injured and more than 2000 affected by storm Sara in Nicaragua].Confidencial(in Spanish). November 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  28. ^"Aguaceros Generados Por Sara Colapsan Puente En Honduras"[Sara-Generated Showers Collapse Bridge In Honduras].Tribuna Campeche(in Spanish). November 15, 2024.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  29. ^"Crecida del río Bermejo arrasa con puente peatonal en la Flor de Cuba de SPS"[Cresting of the River Bermejo sweeps with a pedestrian bridge in the Flor de Cuba de SPS].La Prensa(in Spanish). November 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  30. ^"Un muerto y más de 47.000 personas afectadas por la tormenta tropical Sara en Honduras"[One dead and at least 47,000 people affected by Tropical Storm Sara in Honduras].La Tribuna.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  31. ^"Accidente de tránsito en Santa Cruz de Yojoa deja un muerto y una herida"[Transit accident in Santa Cruz de Yojoa has one dead and another injured].La Tribuna(in Spanish). November 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 16,2024.
  32. ^"Cayo District Faces Flooding as Tropical Storm Sara Approaches".Love FM Belize.November 15, 2024.RetrievedNovember 17,2024.
  33. ^"Flooding in Chetumal due to tropical storm Sara".The Yucatan Times.November 17, 2024.RetrievedNovember 18,2024.
  34. ^"Extensive bands of Tropical Storm Sara soaks coast".Riviera Maya News.November 17, 2024.RetrievedNovember 18,2024.
  35. ^"FUERTES LLUVIAS DEJAN SÓLO AFECTACIONES MENORES: Saldo blanco en Chetumal, tras paso de la tormenta tropical" Sara ""[HEAVY RAINS LEAVES ONLY MINOR IMPACT: Chetumal remains untouched after the passage of tropical storm "Sara" ].Noticaribe(in Spanish). November 17, 2024.RetrievedNovember 18,2024.
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