Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical DStorm Nate is located about 60 mi...95 km ENE of Isla Guanaja Honduras and about 275 mi...445 km SSE of Cozumel Mexico with maximum sustained winds...45 mph...75 km/h. Present movement…NNW or 340 degrees at 14 mph...22 km/h.

Newsbytes:

Central America - Tropical Storm Nate has killed at least 22 people in Central America with torrential rains that forced thousands from their homes, uprooted trees, knocked out bridges and turned roads into rivers, officials said on Thursday. Forecasters predicted it will strengthen into a hurricane headed for Mexico and the US. The country hardest hit by the storm that began on Wednesday was Nicaragua with 11 dead and seven missing, Vice President Rosario Murillo told state media. Officials in Costa Rica said eight people died including a 3-year-old girl after they were hit by falling trees and mudslides, and two young Nicaraguan farm workers. At least 17 people were missing. Costa Rica declared a national emergency as it struggled with mudslides, washed out roads and overflowing rivers. Three people were killed in Honduras.