Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is forecast to continue strengthening, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Sara has at least 40 mph winds in the Caribbean Sea. As of the latest forecast, Central America is bracing for potentially life-threatening flooding. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are in place for parts of Central America.

The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday and long-term forecast models show it could enter the Gulf of Mexico and turn toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. As of the NHC’s 1 p.