Tropical Storm Sara formed this afternoon and threatens to bring "life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides" to Honduras throughout the weekend, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. A turn toward Florida is still possible, forecasters said.

A tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen and possibly turn into a hurricane as it approaches Honduras, the National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.

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.