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    Impacts of Tropical Storm Sara in Florida

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    Tropical Storm Sara eventually dissipated, after bringing up to 40 inches of rain to Honduras, but the storm could bring some tropical moisture to Florida and the northern Gulf Coast.

    The National Hurricane Center has issued its latest advisory on Sarah to 3 a.m. CST, although he warned that additional precipitation would be expected over northern Honduras.

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    Although what remains of Sara is not expected to strengthen, environmental conditions could bring heavy rain to Florida and the northern Gulf Coast over the next few days, forecasters at the Hurricane Center and AccuWeather said.

    Elsewhere in the tropics, conditions are calm and nothing is expected over the next seven days.

    There are twelve days left until the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on November 30.

    Here is the latest update from the NHC as of 7 a.m., Monday, November 18:

    Former Tropical Storm Sara

    At 3 a.m. CST, the National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory on former Tropical Storm Sara as the system dissipated southwest of Campeche, Mexico.

    • Location: 80 miles southwest of Campeche, Mexico
    • Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph
    • Movement: northwest at 13 mph

    The impacts continue: Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over northern Honduras, with storm totals locally as high as 40 inches. The risk of catastrophic and life-threatening flooding will persist, particularly along and near the Sierra La Esperanza. In parts of Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala, western Nicaragua and the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Sara’s remains are expected. to produce an additional 3 to 5 inches of rain with localized storms totaling about 15 inches. This will result in areas of possibly significant flash flooding, as well as potential landslides.

    Expected impacts on Florida following “Tropical Storm Sara”

    On Monday, November 18, Sara moved toward the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical rainstorm, according to AccuWeather.

    A cold front moving east across the United States is expected to draw some of Sara’s moisture north, increasing rain chances along the Gulf Coast, AccuWeather said. Landfall in Florida is likely Wednesday morning as a tropical rain storm.

    “Look for a heavy rain and storm line “We will move east across the Panhandle late Tuesday or early Wednesday, and continue to move south and east across the Florida peninsula during the day Wednesday,” said Dr. Ryan Truchelut , chief meteorologist for WeatherTiger. Truchelut is a Florida meteorologist who works with the USA TODAY Network.

    “Tropical Rain Storm Sara can bring torrential rain to the northern Gulf Coast Monday evening through Tuesday evening, with a wide swath of 2 to 4 inches from eastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle” , said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather’s senior hurricane expert. Some areas could see up to 12 inches.

    “Winds can reach 40 to 60 mph at times, with the strongest gusts likely confined to the coast and coinciding with heavier downpours,” DaSilva said.

    “The rotation associated with Sara could produce a few isolated tornadoes,” he added.

    “As the cold front moves through Florida and interacts with Sara, there may even be a chance for a few severe thunderstorms. The most likely location for any severe weather would be the Florida Peninsula,” according to AccuWeather.

    Quick overview of the expected impacts of “Tropical Storm Sara” in Florida, along the Gulf Coast

    • Rain: 2-4 inches. Up to 12 inches in some places.
    • Wind: Gusts of 40 to 60 mph
    • Tornadoes: Isolated tornadoes possible
    • Return currents: Dangerous rip currents along the Gulf Coast Monday through Wednesday.

    What else is there and how likely are they to strengthen?

    There are currently no systems in the Atlantic basin except for the remnants of former Tropical Storm Sara.

    The Atlantic Basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.

    Hurricanes in November: How many hurricanes hit Florida in November? Warm oceans increase risks

    Countdown: When will hurricane season end?

    The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, although tropical systems can develop at any time.

    The Atlantic Basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.

    Will Florida, USA experience another hurricane or tropical storm this year?

    While a tropical or subtropical storm in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is possible early Decemberany U.S. impacts from additional tropical storms or hurricanes are very unlikely for the rest of the year, DaSilva said.

    As the cold front moves through Florida, it will “eventually put an end to any further risk of tropical activity threatens the continental United States this year,” Truchelut said.

    “This will usher in temperatures with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s for north and central Florida – Florida’s first taste of winter after a summery fall.”

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