Parts of Central America are bracing for the worst as category one Hurricane Julia makes landfall in Nicaragua.
People living in its path have been warned to prepare for "dangerous storm surges", "life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides".
The storm swept past Colombia's San Andres island on Saturday before making landfall in Nicaragua on Sunday morning.
Maximum sustained winds have reached 120lm/h, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Authorities in Nicaragua warned all boats to seek safe harbour and island residents around the town of Sandy Bay Sirpi have been evacuated.
An advisory from the NHC published at 5am on Sunday warned: "Life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides are expected across portions of Central America Sunday and Monday.
"Flash flooding is anticipated across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico early this week."
The storm is expected to move across Central American countries Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador before dispersing over the Pacific. The brunt of the weather will be borne by Nicaragua.
The NHC have predicted the hurricane will pass over the region by Sunday 8pm local time but exact trajectories are hard to predict.
Warnings of heavy rains are being issued across the region with fears they could lead to devastating mudslides.
Guatemalan storms racked up a grim toll with 49 confirmed deaths from May to September.
October is typically when coffee is harvested, a multi-billion dollar business in Central America. There are worries the heavy rain could slow the process.
Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm that slammed into Florida last week, left a trail of destruction in its wake. Roads and bridges were destroyed hampering rescue efforts.
The final death toll for the Hurricane has not yet been confirmed but the number has surpassed 100.
Speaking at the FEMA headquarters in Washington DC President Joe Biden said: “My message to the people of Florida and to the country: At times like this, America comes together. We’re going to pull together as one team, as one America.”
“However long it takes, we’re going to get there,” POTUS46 said, adding: “That’s my commitment to you.”
