Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the western Caribbean Sea.

The National Hurricane Centre says Sara’s winds have increased to near 65 km/h with higher gusts.

Some strengthening is possible, if the system remains over water.

Sara is currently moving west and is expected to meander near the northern coast of Honduras late on Friday and through the weekend.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:

• The northern coast of Honduras form Punta Sal eastward to the Honduras/Nicaragua Border
• The Bay Islands of Honduras

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

• The northeastern coast of Nicaragua from Puerto Cabezas northward to the Honduras/Nicaragua Border