Tropical Storm Barry Forms in Gulf of Mexico
On June 29, 2025, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded a depression in the Bay of Campeche to Tropical Storm Barry, the second named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season 1. As of its 4 PM advisory, Barry was located about 55 km east‑northeast of Tuxpan with sustained winds of 75 km/h (45 mph), moving northwest at 9 mph, and expected to make landfall in eastern Mexico later that evening 2.
Heavy Rains & Flood Threat
- NHC warns of 3–6 inches of rainfall in Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas—with isolated areas reaching 10 inches—triggering flash floods and landslides 3.
- Tropical storm warning is in effect from Boca de Catan to Tecolutla 4.
Local Impacts & Warnings
Barry's heavy rains threaten eastern Mexico with widespread flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain. Texas is unlikely to be directly affected, although increased moisture may bring scattered showers to parts of South Texas mid‑week 5.
Tropical Storm Flossie Develops Off Pacific Coast
Simultaneously, a new Pacific system, Tropical Depression 6‑E, strengthened into Tropical Storm Flossie on June 29 6. Located about 380 km south of Acapulco and moving west‑northwest at 8–9 mph, it's packing sustained winds of 40 mph 7.
Forecast for Flossie
- Flossie is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by early this week 8.
- Heavy rainfall of 3–6 inches—with isolated pockets seeing up to 10 inches—could cause flooding and mudslides across southwestern Mexican states, including Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco 9.
- A tropical storm watch is in effect from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes 10.
Combined Threat & Safety Measures
- Eastern and southwestern Mexico face simultaneous risks—from flash floods, landslides, and strong winds.
- Local civil protection agencies are issuing warnings and activating evacuation/restoration protocols 11.
Next Official Updates
- NHC will release further advisories for both storms through Monday night and early next week 12.
- Barry is expected to weaken rapidly over Mexico’s mountains after landfall.
- Flossie may reach hurricane status by Tuesday before drifting over open Pacific waters 13.
Conclusion
Two tropical systems are threatening Mexico's coasts this week—Barry packing heavy rain and flood risks in the Gulf, and Flossie poised to intensify off the Pacific coast. Residents in affected regions should monitor advisories closely and prepare for emergency weather conditions.
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