A tropical storm named 'Sara' is stationary in southeastern Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN). The storm is located 10 kilometers southeast of Isla Roatán, Honduras, and 300 kilometers south-southeast of Puerto Costa Maya, Quintana Roo. 'Sara' is generating sustained winds of 75 km/h and gusts of 95 km/h, which will cause intense rainfall in Campeche, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo, and very strong precipitation in Tabasco and Yucatán. Winds from the north with gusts of 50 to 70 km/h, waves of up to three meters, and possible water spouts are expected along the coasts of Quintana Roo.
The SMN has issued warnings about possible landslides, rising river and stream levels, as well as flooding due to these weather conditions. Mexican authorities have called on the population and tourists to follow official recommendations and take precautions, especially in vulnerable areas. A prevention zone has been established for the effects of the tropical storm from Puerto Costa Maya to Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in southeastern Mexico.
On the other hand, cold front number 10 and the first winter storm of the season will affect different regions of the country. Minimum temperatures of up to -10 degrees Celsius are expected in mountainous areas of the north and elevated waves in Baja California. Intervals of showers are also forecasted in Pacific and northern states such as Jalisco, Oaxaca, and Sonora.
While Mexico prepares for the arrival of storm 'Sara', Nicaragua has declared a yellow alert, and the government of Honduras has maintained a national emergency due to the damage caused by the storm since last Thursday. In Honduras, at least 20,000 people have been affected, and three are reported missing.
