Tropical Storm Rina Forms

A Tropical Depression that formed in the western Caribbean Sea on Sunday has strengthened into Tropical Storm Rina, bringing heavy rains to northeastern Honduras.

A Tropical Storm watch is in effect for the coast of Honduras from Punta Castilla eastward to the Nicaraguan border.

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…16.4N 82.2W
ABOUT 115 MI…190 KM NE OF CABO GRACIAS A DIOS ON NIC/HON BORDER
ABOUT 210 MI…340 KM SSW OF GRAND CAYMAN
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 8 MPH…13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 INCHES