Tropical Storm Sara, the third named storm this month, underscores the extended activity of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Formed in the western Caribbean, Sara has drenched parts of Central America, with rainfall projections of up to 40 inches in some areas. The storm is expected to dissipate Monday over the Yucatan Peninsula.
This November surge follows Tropical Storm Patty and Hurricane Rafael, making it an unusually active final month for the hurricane season, which typically produces only one named storm every year or two. Experts cite warm ocean temperatures as a possible factor, though the role of climate change in extending hurricane seasons remains debated.
Seven major hurricanes, including Eta and Iota in 2020, have had their names retired in November due to their catastrophic impacts.
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