Tropical Storm Sara Expected to Weaken and Dissipate
Storm to No Longer Pose Threat to Florida or U.S. Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Sara, once forecast to be a potential threat to Florida or other parts of the U.S. Gulf coast, is now forecast to weaken and eventually dissipate as it crosses Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
Latest Forecast
According to National Hurricane Center forecasters, Sara will not be a tropical threat after it enters the Gulf of Mexico, though moisture from its remnants will push east toward Florida later next week. The latest forecast path for the storm is still under development.
Forecast Path
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Conclusion
Tropical Storm Sara, once a potential threat to the U.S. Gulf coast, is expected to weaken and dissipate as it crosses Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Although the storm will no longer pose a threat, moisture from its remnants may push east toward Florida later next week.
FAQs
A: No, National Hurricane Center forecasters have determined that Sara will no longer be a tropical threat after entering the Gulf of Mexico.
A: The moisture from Sara’s remnants is expected to push east toward Florida later next week, but it will not bring tropical storm-force winds or heavy rainfall.
A: Although Tropical Storm Sara will not be a tropical threat, it may bring some indirect effects to Florida, including increased humidity and a chance for scattered showers later next week.
A: Tropical Storm Sara is currently forecast to weaken and dissipate as it crosses Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.