Sara was forecast to drop 10 to 20 inches of rain, with up to 30 inches in isolated areas in northern Honduras. In a 7 a.m. Eastern update, the hurricane center said "heavy rain, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides" were possible through the weekend in Central America.

Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean Sea Thursday afternoon, posing a threat to Central America, where forecasters expect the system to unleash heavy rainfall and flash flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Tropical Depression Nineteen formed in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday and the system will likely become Tropical Storm Sara soon. Forecasters say the storm will be capable of unleashing life-threatening and potentially catastrophic impacts to Central America,