According to NHC, Tropical Depression Nineteen is expected to slow down near the coast of Honduras late Friday and through the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph; some strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours. Topical Depression Nineteen is expected to become a tropical storm later today and will be named Sara.

Tropical Storm Sara formed Thursday afternoon in the western Caribbean and is headed toward Honduras. Forecasters advised Florida residents to keep an eye on its track.

The National Hurricane Center is also asking residents of the eastern Gulf Coast, including Florida, to monitor the storm closely since it has the potential to reach the US.