At a Glance

A Caribbean tropical storm is expected to form soon. Lisa will then track toward Central America, possibly becoming a hurricane. Flooding rain, storm surge and high winds are all threats.

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T​ropical Storm Lisa has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is headed toward Central America. For the latest forecast on this new storm, click .

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