Hurricane Flossie, the third hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific season, continues to intensify as it moves away from the southwestern coast of Mexico. As of the morning of July 1, 2025, the storm is prompting tropical storm warnings and watches for several coastal regions due to strong winds, heavy rain, and hazardous surf.
Current Position and Intensity
As of 09:00 CST (15:00 UTC) on July 1, Hurricane Flossie was centered about 245 km (150 miles) south of Manzanillo, Mexico. Sustained winds near the center were estimated at 155 km/h (100 mph), making Flossie a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The storm was moving west-northwest at about 16 km/h (10 mph), with hurricane-force winds extending 35 km (25 miles) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds reaching out 150 km (90 miles).
Forecasters expect Flossie to continue a general northwestward to west-northwestward motion over the next few days, gradually slowing down as it moves further out to sea. The storm is forecast to move away from southwestern Mexico by late July 1, reducing direct wind impacts but continuing to bring hazards to coastal areas.
Warnings and Watches
- Tropical Storm Warning: Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula
- Tropical Storm Watch: Areas east of Punta San Telmo to Zihuatanejo, and north of Playa Perula to Cabo Corrientes
Residents in these regions should remain alert to official advisories and potential changes in Flossie’s path.
Heavy Rainfall and Swells Expected
Rainfall totals of 75–150 mm (3–6 inches) are expected across portions of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco, with isolated amounts reaching up to 205 mm (8 inches) through July 2. These rains may lead to life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, especially in mountainous areas.
Swells generated by Hurricane Flossie are impacting the southwestern coast of Mexico and will persist for the next several days. These waves are expected to create dangerous surf and rip current conditions, posing risks to swimmers, surfers, and boaters.
