Tropical Storm Sara
Overview
Tropical Storm Sara is the nineteenth named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It formed on October 3, 2020, in the central Atlantic Ocean, and rapidly intensified into a tropical storm later that day. As of October 4, 2020, Tropical Storm Sara is located about 445 miles (715 kilometers) south-southwest of the Azores. It is moving north-northeast at 16 miles per hour (26 kilometers per hour) and has maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour (105 kilometers per hour).
Forecast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects Tropical Storm Sara to continue moving north-northeast at 16-18 miles per hour (26-29 kilometers per hour) for the next few days. It is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next 1-2 days before transitioning to a post-tropical cyclone. Sara is expected to turn to the northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then to the east on Thursday. The NHC has issued a tropical storm warning for the western Azores.
Impacts
Tropical Storm Sara is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the western Azores, with some areas receiving up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of rain. The storm is also expected to produce strong winds and rough seas in the region.
Safety Precautions
Residents in the western Azores should monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Sara and follow the instructions of local officials. They should also secure loose objects, have an emergency plan in place, and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
Additional Information
- The NHC is providing regular updates on Tropical Storm Sara on its website: www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- The National Weather Service is providing forecasts and warnings for Tropical Storm Sara for the United States: www.weather.gov/
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