Tropical Depression Barry makes landfall on the east coast of Mexico
Tropical Depression Barry has made landfall on the east coast of Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center said on Sunday.
NHC issues tropical storm warning issued for Mexico's Gulf coast
Barry was located about 15 miles (25 km) south-southeast of Tampico Mexico, with maximum sustained winds 35 miles per hour(55 kmh), the Miami-based forecaster said in its latest advisory.
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Tropical Depression Barry has made landfall on the east coast of Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center said on Sunday. NHC issues tropical storm warning issued for Mexico's Gulf coast Barry was located about 15 miles (25 km) south-southeast of Tampico Mexico, with maximum sustained winds 35 miles per hour(55 kmh), the Miami-based forecaster said in its latest advisory.
