Tropical Storm Sara
Latest Update (as of August 19, 2023, 11:00 AM PDT):
Tropical Storm Sara continues to strengthen over the eastern Pacific Ocean and is expected to become a hurricane later today. The storm is currently located about 1,200 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, and is moving west-northwest at 14 mph. Sara has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is expected to intensify as it approaches the Baja California Peninsula.
Forecast Track:
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts Sara to continue moving west-northwest over the next few days, gradually turning more towards the north as it approaches the Baja California Peninsula. The storm is expected to reach hurricane strength by this evening and peak as a Category 1 hurricane by Saturday. Sara is expected to make landfall on the southern tip of Baja California Peninsula on Sunday morning.
Impacts:
Sara is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the southern portion of Baja California Peninsula. The NHC has issued a tropical storm warning for the area from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto San Carlos. Residents in these areas should prepare for potential flooding and power outages.
Other Areas at Risk:
Although Sara is not currently expected to impact the United States directly, its moisture may bring increased rainfall to parts of southern California and Arizona over the weekend.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor the storm’s progress and heed the advice of local officials.
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