A tropical depression has formed and is expected to cause flooding in Honduras later this week and over the weekend.

According to the National Hurricane Centre, the system is expected to move across the western Caribbean Sea and to stall near the coast of Honduras late on Friday and through the weekend.

It is forecast to become a tropical storm later today and continue strengthening if it remains over water.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for…
* Punta Castilla to the Honduras/Nicaragua Border
* The Bay Islands of Honduras

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Punta Sal to the Honduras/Nicaragua Border
* The Bay Islands of Honduras

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…
* Honduras/Nicaragua Border to Puerto Cabezas