On Sunday, June 29, 2025, Tropical Storm Barry developed near the southeastern coast of Mexico, prompting concerns as it is anticipated to bring significant rainfall to the region over several days. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center located in Miami, the center of the storm was reported to be approximately 90 miles (140 kilometers) east-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, and about 165 miles (265 kilometers) southeast of Tampico, Mexico.
Tropical Storm Barry was characterized by maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was travelling northwest at a speed of 6 mph (9 kph). In response to the storm, a tropical storm warning has been issued for the area along the Mexican coast stretching from Boca de Catan southward to Tecolutla. As the storm approaches the coast of southeastern Mexico, meteorologists predict a slight increase in its strength. However, rapid weakening is foreseen once the system moves inland.
Forecasters have projected that Tropical Storm Barry could unleash between three to six inches (eight to fifteen centimeters) of rainfall in the affected areas, with some regions potentially receiving isolated maximum totals of up to ten inches (25 centimeters). The states expected to experience this heavy rainfall include Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas, with these conditions likely prevailing through Monday.
In addition to Tropical Storm Barry, meteorological activities have also given rise to another system named Tropical Storm Flossie, which formed off the southwest coast of Mexico. Flossie was detected approximately 240 miles (390 kilometers) south of Acapulco and was advancing westward at a pace of 9 mph (15 kph), while also possessing maximum sustained winds similar to Barry at 40 mph (65 kph).
A tropical storm watch has been activated for Mexico's southwest coast, specifically from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes. Forecasters anticipate that Tropical Storm Flossie could intensify into a hurricane by Monday or Tuesday. However, it is currently situated over open waters just west of Mexico.
As with Tropical Storm Barry, Flossie is expected to result in substantial rainfall in various regions, with estimates again predicting three to six inches (eight to fifteen centimeters) of precipitation, and isolated locations could potentially see ten inches (25 centimeters). The states likely to be affected due to Flossie include Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco, with significant rainfall amounts expected through early next week.
The situation for both storms is being monitored closely as they develop, with forecasters providing updates on their paths and potential impacts. The combination of two tropical storms close to the Mexican coast raises the stakes for severe weather conditions in the coming days, particularly in terms of rainfall and flooding. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and prepared as the storms progress.
