Storm tracker: NHC tracks 2 tropical storms in Pacific near Mexico
The National Hurricane Center in Miami is tracking two tropical storms in the Pacific Ocean.
Tropical Storms Barbara and Cosme are being tracked through the Pacific, off the coast of southwestern Mexico, according to the NHC.
Barbara is "near hurricane strength," but there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the NHC stated Monday morning.
Tropical Storm Barbara is expected to dissipate in the ocean by Tuesday night, while Tropical Storm Cosme is expected to dissipate by Wednesday morning.
Another area of low pressure off the coast of Mexico is expected to develop into a tropical depression later this week as "environmental conditions appear conducive for some gradual development of this system," according to the NWS.
Weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten millions with wicked weather
This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.
Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.
A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reach 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends.
Contributing: Jay Cannon, USA TODAY
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