The remnants of Tropical Storm Sara have all but disappeared after the system emerged in the Gulf of Mexico early Monday morning, but moisture from the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall between eastern Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle this week, according to the latest information from AccuWeather.

Although Sara never became a hurricane, the storm’s slow-moving nature and moisture caused catastrophic and life-threatening flooding and mudslides over parts of Honduras. Some areas received up to 48 inches of rain by the time Sara reached the southern Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center reported that Sara had dissipated around 3 a.m. Monday morning, but moisture from the storm is expected to drain north. AccuWeather calls that system Tropical Rainstorm Sara.

“Tropical Rain Storm Sara could cause flooding across the northern Gulf Coast Monday night through Tuesday night, with a broad swath of 2 to 4 inches from eastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle,” said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather’s chief hurricane expert.

Rain won’t be the only impact felt along the Panhandle. “Winds may gust up to 60 to 100 km per hour at times, with the highest gusts likely to be confined to the coast and coincide with heavier rain showers,” DaSilva said.

Where is Tropical Storm Sara now?

The remnants of Tropical Storm Sara dissipated over the southern Gulf of Mexico around 3 a.m. Monday, according to the NHC. However, that doesn’t mean that Sara has completely disappeared.

The system that AccuWeather is now calling Tropical Rain Storm Sara is a trough of low pressure currently emerging in the southern Gulf near Ciudad del Carmen in Campeche, Mexico.

When will Tropical Rain Storm Sara hit Florida?

AccuWeather predicts a “landfall” in Florida around Wednesday morning. Sara will be a tropical rain storm that will move along the Gulf Coast of the United States before moving overland around the Big Bend region of Florida.

What impact will Tropical Rain Storm Sara have on Florida?

Florida can expect heavy rain starting Tuesday, a risk of flash flooding, a chance of isolated tornadoes and wind gusts between 60 and 100 km per hour.

Marine conditions around Florida’s Panhandle beaches will also be hazardous.

“It is important to note that there will be a dangerous risk of rip currents along the Gulf Coast Monday through Wednesday as a result of the tropical rain storm,” DaSilva warned.

Will there be a tropical storm in December 2024?

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is quite climactic as it looks to end on November 30th. However, that date won’t magically stop systems from restarting in December.

In late October, AccuWeather warned that a tropical storm was on its way in December, but the good news is that this will likely only be a novelty.

According to DaSilva, a tropical or subtropical storm could emerge in the mid-Atlantic in early December, but any impact on the U.S. is highly unlikely.

Pensacola area weather for the week of November 11-17

A wet week can be expected in the Pensacola area, followed by cooler, drier conditions. According to the National Weather Service Office Mobile/Pensacola, temperatures will fluctuate with highs in the 70s and 80s and lows from the mid 50s to upper 40s as we get closer to the end of the week.

• Monday November 18th — Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 79 degrees. Showers are likely after 3am. The low will be around 71 degrees.

• Tuesday November 19th — Showers and thunderstorms are also possible after noon on Tuesday. Some storms will produce heavy rainfall between 2 and 3 inches. There is a 50% chance of showers on Tuesday night, especially before midnight. Highs will be around 75 degrees, with lows around 64 degrees.

• Wednesday, November 20 – Wednesday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 73 degrees and a low around 45 degrees.

• Thursday, November 21 — Thursday marks the start of a cold front. It will be sunny, with a high around 63 degrees and a low around 44 degrees.

• Friday November 22 Friday will be sunny, with a high around 62 degrees and a low around 43 degrees.

• Saturday November 23 — Saturday will be sunny with a high around 63 degrees and a low around 46 degrees.

• Sunday November 24th — Sunday will be sunny, with a high around 68 degrees.

Pensacola Beach weather and flags

Pensacola Beach is under a number of warnings and advisories due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Sara.

A high rip current risk is in effect through Wednesday afternoon in the coastal counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa.

A coastal flooding advisory will also be in effect in these areas from 6pm Monday to 6am Tuesday. According to the NWS, affected areas may experience flooded lots, parks and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.

There is an advisory for high surfing speeds from Monday 6:00 PM to Wednesday 6:00 AM. The NWS expects large breaking waves between 3 and 6 feet in the surf zone.

Pensacola Beach will see moderate to high currents through Friday, according to the National Weather Service Office Mobile/Pensacola.

• Current flag conditions at Pensacola Beach: Red flag

• Current water temperature: 74 degrees.

• The beach flag forecast for tomorrow: 60% red flag, 40% double red flag

This article originally appeared in Pensacola News Journal: Tropical Storm Sara dissipates, but Florida will still experience impacts