Tropical Storm Sara is on track to begin affecting Belize on Sunday, and some strengthening is expected as the storm reaches maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour when it makes landfall.
The Belize government has declared a tropical storm watch from Belize City southward to Placencia, adding that this notice would be upgraded later today.
It says residents outside the watch area are advised to monitor the situation very carefully, as tropical storm force winds in gusts could affect the entire country, adding that the main threat from this system will be heavy rainfall with totals of five to 10 inches.