Storm Barry: Gaining Strength in the Gulf
Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico near the southeastern coast of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the region through Monday. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm was located approximately 90 miles (140 kilometers) east-southeast of Tuxpan and about 165 miles (265 kilometers) southeast of Tampico as of Sunday evening.
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We now have two, count 'em, two, Tropical Storms. #Barry and #Flossie have developed on either side of Mexico this morning. pic.twitter.com/qXpRsDZZNG
Barry is moving northwest at about 6 mph (9 kph) with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph). A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coastal stretch from Boca de Catan to Tecolutla, as Barry is forecast to strengthen slightly before making landfall. Rapid weakening is expected once the storm moves inland.
Forecasters anticipate rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 centimeters), with isolated accumulations of up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) across the states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas. This level of precipitation could trigger flash flooding and localized landslides in mountainous or poorly drained areas.
Storm Flossie: Sixth Named Storm in the Pacific Season
Meanwhile, off Mexico’s southwestern coast in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Flossie developed late Sunday morning. It is currently the sixth named storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, following Hurricane Erick, which recently struck Mexico.
As of the latest reports, Flossie was positioned roughly 225 to 240 miles (360 to 390 kilometers) south of Acapulco and was moving west to west-northwest at about 9 mph (15 kph). The system maintains sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.
Mexico’s government has issued a tropical storm watch from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes as a precaution. The NHC warns that Flossie could bring 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 centimeters) of rain—with localized totals up to 10 inches (25 centimeters)—across the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.
These rains could lead to life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, particularly in elevated terrain. Coastal communities are also bracing for dangerous surf conditions, including large waves and deadly rip currents.
An Active Pacific Season
The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season has been notably active, outpacing the Atlantic season, which has only seen two named storms—Andrea and Barry—so far. Hurricane Erick earlier this month made landfall in Mexico with deadly consequences, including the tragic death of a one-year-old child in San Marcos due to flooding.
As the twin storms barrel toward Mexico’s shores, residents are urged to monitor official updates and heed local evacuation or shelter-in-place advisories.
