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CBS News
15 hours ago
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Tropical Storm Barry continues toward Mexico's northeast coast, possibly bringing heavy rain and flooding, mudslide threats
An area of low pressure being monitored in the western Gulf developed into a tropical depression, which forecasters have now said to have strengthened into Tropical Storm Barry. The National Hurricane Center upgraded the tropical system, first forming as Tropical Depression 2, into a tropical storm at 11 a.m. Sunday Eastern Time. After reaching tropical storm status, it became the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season after Tropical Storm Andrea. The NHC started issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 2 at 5 p.m. ET Saturday. As Air Force Reserve Reconnaissance aircraft continue to investigate the storm, they find tropical storm-force winds despite the storm nearing the coastline. As of the NHC's 4 p.m. update, Barry was located about 35 miles east-northeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, and about 95 miles southeast of Tampico, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving northwest at 9 mph. Tropical Storm Barry tracker CBS News Miami Satellite images show that the storm should weaken as it nears the coast sometime overnight Sunday or early Monday. Even though the storm will weaken as it approaches land, it will still bring tropical storm conditions near the coast throughout Monday. Barry is expected to strengthen slightly before it reaches the coast of southeastern Mexico, before rapidly weakening as it moves inland. Even though the storm will weaken as it approaches land, it will still bring tropical storm conditions near the coast throughout Monday. Forecasters, who issued a tropical storm warning, said the storm could dump three to six inches of rain with an isolated maximum total of 10 inches across Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas through Monday. Once the storm makes landfall, it will bring heavy rain and the threat of flooding and mudslides inland of where the storm makes landfall. The final position estimate of Barry is Monday afternoon, with the storm is forecast to dissipate over Mexico well south of Brownsville, Texas. Even though the storm will have dissipated, it will continue to bring heavy rain to the area, leading to more flooding. More locally, the NHC is also monitoring the potential for a low-pressure system to develop in the Gulf off the coast of Central and North Florida next weekend. Meanwhile, on Mexico's southwestern coast, Tropical Storm Flossie formed on Sunday, located about 225 miles south of Acapulco and moving west at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. According to forecasters, Flossie is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday or Tuesday but remain in the open waters just west of Mexico.
Washington Post
a day ago
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- Washington Post
Tropical Storm Barry forms off eastern coast of Mexico
MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Barry has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to Mexico's Atlantic coast over the next few days The Hurricane Center said at about 11 a.m. EDT that the storm's center was located about 90 miles (140 kilometers) east-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico and about 165 miles (about 265 kilometers) southeast of Tampico, Mexico. Maximum sustained winds were measured at 40 mph (65 kph). Barry was moving northwest at 6 mph (9 kph). A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan southward to Tecolutla. The storm is expected to strengthen slightly before it reaches the coast of eastern Mexico. Rapid weakening is expected after the system moves inland.
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Tropical Storm Barry forms off eastern coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Barry has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to Mexico's Atlantic coast over the next few days The Hurricane Center said at about 11 a.m. EDT that the storm's center was located about 90 miles (140 kilometers) east-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico and about 165 miles (about 265 kilometers) southeast of Tampico, Mexico. Maximum sustained winds were measured at 40 mph (65 kph). Barry was moving northwest at 6 mph (9 kph). A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan southward to Tecolutla. The storm is expected to strengthen slightly before it reaches the coast of eastern Mexico. Rapid weakening is expected after the system moves inland.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
National Hurricane Center tracks Tropical Depression Two. Will it become Barry?
The National Hurricane Center was watching Tropical Depression Two in the Bay of Campeche on Saturday night, and while advisories have been issued forecasters don't believe this system will become a tropical cyclone. The system has been tracked since June 26, first as a tropical disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean. Elsewhere in the tropics, the National Hurricane Center watching three tropical waves in the Atlantic. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location There's been only one named storm in the Atlantic basin so far this season. While in the short term no tropical development is expected by forecasters − partly due to a wall of Saharan dust blowing by Florida − that could change soon. The next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Barry. Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 p.m., June 28. At 8 p.m., the center of Tropical Depression Two was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 94.7 West. The depression was moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next day or two. On the following track the depression is expected to make landfall along the Mexico coast on Sunday night and move further inland on Monday. Location: About 210 miles east southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico and about 100 miles east northeast of Veracruz, Mexico Moving: West-northwest at 7 mph Maximum sustained winds: 30 mph RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Two is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals of 10 inches possible across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas. This rainfall may produce isolated flash and urban flooding. WIND: Tropical Storm conditions are expected in the tropical storm warning area beginning Sunday afternoon. Tropical waves Tropical wave 1: The axis of a tropical wave is along 25W, and extends southward from the western Cabo Verde Islands, moving west. Tropical wave 2: An east Atlantic tropical wave axis is along 50W from 13N southward, moving west at 12 to 17 mph. Tropical wave 3: A well-defined tropical wave is moving across the eastern Caribbean. Its axis is analyzed along 62W/63W, from 22N southward, moving westward at 12 to 17 mph. Special note about spaghetti models: Spaghetti model illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The Hurricane Center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. The hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which could be a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane — could develop," said National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome. The colors make it visibly clear how likely a system could develop, with yellow being low, orange medium, and red high. The National Hurricane Center generally doesn't issue tropical advisories until there is a named storm, but there is an exception. "If a system is near land and there is potential for development, the National Hurricane Center won't wait before it issues advisories, even if the system hasn't become an actual storm. This gives residents time to prepare," Rhome said. There's no tropical system threatening Florida at this time. However, AccuWeather forecasters are warning there is a potential for tropical development in the Gulf or off the southeast coast of the U.S. in early July, the holiday weekend. 'The potential is definitely there off the Southeast Coast or in the Gulf," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert via email. "The water temperatures are warm enough to support tropical development in that area and the wind shear looks to be fairly low overall in that area.' 'We're forecasting a low chance that anything develops at this point, but this time of the year, this is where we would typically see tropical activity spin up in late June and early July, If anything develops over the next two weeks, it will happen close to home. "There's nothing unusual here. We would typically look close to home for possible tropical development early in the season. If anything develops, it's likely that rainfall would be the primary concern. 'A cold front during the first couple of days of July will come off the southeast coast and stall. The tail of the front will essentially extend across Florida and into the Gulf. If that frontal boundary stalls for a couple of days and we see any convection, that's how we could end up with tropical development next week." 'We expect tropical activity to pick up later on in the hurricane season. This very well could be a back-half loaded season," DaSilva said. Right now, dry air and wind shear are helping keep tropical storms from developing, which isn't unusual for early in the hurricane season, which started June 1. "The second named storm in the Atlantic basin typically doesn't develop until mid to late July. We are on pace with the historical average. Records show that the first hurricane of the season typically doesn't develop until Aug. 11," DaSilva said. Predictions issued by NOAA, AccuWeather and Colorado State University all forecast an above-normal hurricane season. Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them: Andrea: AN-dree uh Barry: BAIR-ree Chantal: shahn-TAHL Dexter: DEHK-ster Erin: AIR-rin Fernand: fair-NAHN Gabrielle: ga-bree-ELL Humberto: oom-BAIR-toh Imelda: ee-MEHL-dah Jerry: JEHR-ee Karen: KAIR-ren Lorenzo: loh-REN-zoh Melissa: meh-LIH-suh Nestor: NES-tor Olga: OAL-guh Pablo: PAHB-lo Rebekah: reh-BEH-kuh Sebastien: se-BAS-tee-en Tanya: TAHN-yuh Van: van Wendy: WEN-dee "We're forecasting a wet pattern across the Southeast in early July, regardless of any tropical development," DaSilva said. 'Much of Florida and the Southeast will see plenty of showers and thunderstorms during early July, and that could impact outdoor plans for the Fourth of July. 'Northern Florida and the Panhandle will see more rainfall than South Florida in early July.' 'There is a big plume of dust coming across the Atlantic right now. We expect more Saharan dust to reach portions of the southern U.S. from South Florida to Texas. 'We could have some Saharan dust high in the sky for the Fourth of July, especially across South Florida.' 'We could see some dirty rain across Florida that can make a mess on your car and other surfaces outside, thanks to the Saharan dust.' The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Hurricane Center tracks Tropical Depression near Mexico. See tracker
Yahoo
a day ago
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National Hurricane Center issues tropical storm warning for Tropical Depression Two. What to know
Heavy rains were beginning Sunday morning as Tropical Depression Two caused the National Hurricane Center to issue a tropical storm warning for the Gulf coast of Mexico. There were no threats or expected tropical development near Florida or elsewhere in the Atlantic basin as Saharan dust blows across the region. The National Hurricane Center was also watching four tropical waves. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location There's been only one named storm in the Atlantic basin so far this season. While in the short term no tropical development is expected by forecasters − partly due to a wall of Saharan dust blowing by Florida − that could change soon. The next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Barry. Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 5 p.m., June 29. At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Depression Two was located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 95.9 West. The depression was moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph. On the following track the depression is expected to make landfall along the Mexico coast on Sunday night and move further inland on Monday. Location: About 50 miles north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico and about 125 miles southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico Moving: West-northwest at 9 mph Maximum sustained winds: 35 mph RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Two is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with isolated maximum totals of 10 inches across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas through Monday. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. WIND: Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are expected in the tropical storm warning area beginning this afternoon. WATER: Seas have increased to 8 to 10 ft and will likely build further through Sunday. Tropical waves Tropical wave 1: A new tropical wave emerged Sunday off the coast of Africa and has an axis positioned along 18W, extending southward from 18N. It was moving west at 12 mph Tropical wave 2: An east Atlantic tropical wave axis is along 30W from 18W southward, moving west at 12 mph Tropical wave 3: A central Atlantic tropical wave axis was noted along 54W from 14N southward, moving west at around 17 mph. Tropical wave 4: A well-defined tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean has an axis along 66W extending from Puerto Rico to central Venezuela. It is moving west at 12 to 17 mph. Special note about spaghetti models: Spaghetti model illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The Hurricane Center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. There's no tropical system threatening Florida at this time. However, AccuWeather forecasters are warning there is a potential for tropical development in the Gulf or off the southeast coast of the U.S. in early July, the holiday weekend. 'The potential is definitely there off the Southeast Coast or in the Gulf," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert via email. "The water temperatures are warm enough to support tropical development in that area and the wind shear looks to be fairly low overall in that area.' 'We're forecasting a low chance that anything develops at this point, but this time of the year, this is where we would typically see tropical activity spin up in late June and early July, If anything develops over the next two weeks, it will happen close to home. "There's nothing unusual here. We would typically look close to home for possible tropical development early in the season. If anything develops, it's likely that rainfall would be the primary concern. 'A cold front during the first couple of days of July will come off the southeast coast and stall. The tail of the front will essentially extend across Florida and into the Gulf. If that frontal boundary stalls for a couple of days and we see any convection, that's how we could end up with tropical development next week." 'We expect tropical activity to pick up later on in the hurricane season. This very well could be a back-half loaded season," DaSilva said. Right now, dry air and wind shear are helping keep tropical storms from developing, which isn't unusual for early in the hurricane season, which started June 1. "The second named storm in the Atlantic basin typically doesn't develop until mid to late July. We are on pace with the historical average. Records show that the first hurricane of the season typically doesn't develop until Aug. 11," DaSilva said. Predictions issued by NOAA, AccuWeather and Colorado State University all forecast an above-normal hurricane season. Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them: Andrea: AN-dree uh Barry: BAIR-ree Chantal: shahn-TAHL Dexter: DEHK-ster Erin: AIR-rin Fernand: fair-NAHN Gabrielle: ga-bree-ELL Humberto: oom-BAIR-toh Imelda: ee-MEHL-dah Jerry: JEHR-ee Karen: KAIR-ren Lorenzo: loh-REN-zoh Melissa: meh-LIH-suh Nestor: NES-tor Olga: OAL-guh Pablo: PAHB-lo Rebekah: reh-BEH-kuh Sebastien: se-BAS-tee-en Tanya: TAHN-yuh Van: van Wendy: WEN-dee "We're forecasting a wet pattern across the Southeast in early July, regardless of any tropical development," DaSilva said. 'Much of Florida and the Southeast will see plenty of showers and thunderstorms during early July, and that could impact outdoor plans for the Fourth of July. 'Northern Florida and the Panhandle will see more rainfall than South Florida in early July.' 'There is a big plume of dust coming across the Atlantic right now. We expect more Saharan dust to reach portions of the southern U.S. from South Florida to Texas. 'We could have some Saharan dust high in the sky for the Fourth of July, especially across South Florida.' 'We could see some dirty rain across Florida that can make a mess on your car and other surfaces outside, thanks to the Saharan dust.' The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Hurricane Center tracks Tropical Depression near Mexico. See tracker
