according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to bring 15 to 25 inches of rain, with nearly three feet of rain possible in isolated areas. And parts of Florida may get a sampling next week. Sara, the 18th named ...

Sara produced over 40 inches of rain in Honduras and an additional 1 to 3 inches are possible. The catastrophic, life-threatening flo

Tropical Depression Nineteen formed Thursday morning and is expected to become tropical Storm Sara later today, the NHC said.

The NHC said Wednesday it is tracking a tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea that could become a tropical depression by the end of the week.

The National Hurricane Center began advisories Wednesday on a system it forecasts to become the season’s next tropical depression or storm. Long-range forecast models predict it will intensify into a hurricane and threaten Florida by the middle of next week.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the lower and middle Florida Keys from Key West to west of the Channel 5 Bridge.

Some of the models suggest that Rafael may even do a small loop out in the Gulf. Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms to the area but has a low chance of development over the next week.

Forecasters tell residents of eastern Gulf Coast and Florida to monitor the forecast closely for potential impacts next week.

A tropical wave in the Caribbean has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical depression. Meanwhile, Polk County will enjoy falling temperatures.

Tropical Storm Sara now threatens to wreak havoc over Central America with days of heavy rain, flooding and mudslides. Where is it going next?

According to the NHC, heavy rainfall indirectly associated with the moisture from Rafael is expected to lead to 3 to 6 inches of rain, with local amounts to 10 inches, across portions of Southwest and Central Louisiana through Sunday morning,