Sara was forecast to drop 10 to 20 inches of rain, with up to 30 inches in isolated areas in northern Honduras. In a 7 a.m. Eastern update, the hurricane center said "heavy rain, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides" were possible through the weekend in Central America.

The storm is expected to sweep across Honduras and Belize on Saturday, unleashing up to 35 inches of rain in some areas over the next several days.

Tropical Storm Sara is continuing its westward journey, bringing with it the threat of heavy rainfall and potential flooding across Central America. The storm has become slightly more organized, and its center may have reformed offshore overnight,