Pacific Storm

Tropical Storm Élida, forming in the eastern Pacific roughly 3,000 kilometers west of Honduras, is expected to become a hurricane by Friday but poses no threat to Honduras or mainland, according to the national weather agency.

Tropical Storm Cristina weakened to a tropical depression but continues to threaten Central America with heavy rainfall, high surf, and flooding alerts; Costa Rica reported five people missing after two boats capsized off Guanacaste.

Tropical Depression Cristina weakened from a tropical storm on Wednesday but officials warn it could strengthen again as it continues to drench Central America with heavy rainfall.

Honduras's meteorological authority is monitoring two low-pressure systems over the Pacific that could develop into tropical cyclones, bringing heavy rain to the country Monday and Tuesday as warm ocean temperatures fuel storm formation.