Hurricane Erick has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
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2 days ago
- Yahoo
Tropical Storms Flossie, Barry gain strength; East, Midwest brace for hail, flooding
Two tropical depressions gained strength off the coasts of Mexico and became tropical storms Sunday − and one could become a "significant hurricane" by Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned. Neither storm −now named Barry and Flossie − was forecast to have much impact on the U.S., but parts of Mexico could face mudslides, 10 inches of rain and heavy winds, forecasters said. Unrelated to the tropical storms, much of the U.S. Midwest and East faced rounds of severe thunderstorms packing strong winds and hail and raising flooding concerns Sunday and Monday. AccuWeather meteorologists said hot and humid air will clash with an advancing cool air boundary into early week causing thunderstorms to erupt, some of them severe. As those storms push east on Monday, AccuWeather meteorologist Peyton Simmers warned that evening commutes Monday could be slowed in major cities such as New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Tropical Storm Barry, which formed in the Atlantic Basin, and Tropical Storm Flossie, in the Pacific Basin, were each driving winds of about 40 mph Sunday, just enought to gain tropical storm status. "There are areas that could get 10 inches of rain" from Barry, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva told USA TODAY. "The main issues will be heavy rainfall and mudslides. Some areas such as Acapulco are still recovering from Hurrcane Erick." Hurricane Erick, which was actually a Pacific Basin storm, made landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on June 19. The storm brought destructive winds, heavy rains and widespread flooding to the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. Homes, roads and infrastructure were destroyed or damaged, leaving thousands of people without shelter, food, water and electricity. Barry was expected to rapidly weaken Sunday as it moves inland. How do hurricanes form? An inside look at the birth and power of ferocious storms In the Pacific Basin storm, Tropical Depression 6-E strengthened to Tropical Storm Flossie on Sunday. Flossie is moving toward the west-northwest a about 9 mph. "Flossie is hanging off the western side of Mexico in a very favorable environment for intensification," DaSilva said. "Unlike the storm on the eastern side, Flossie could rapidly intensify and we do expect it to become a hurricane on Tuesday." DaSilva said Flossie could top out as a Category 2 storm later Tuesday or Wednesday but is expected to remain offshore. Still, it is expected to get close enough to land to bring damaging winds to Mexico's coast. Three to 6 inches of rain, with isolated areas of10 inches, were forecast across portions of the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco over the next few days, the hurricane center said. "Life-threatening" flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain, were forecast. Tropical Depression 2: Forms off southeastern Mexico, forecast to become tropical storm The National Hurricane Center names storms in both basins but pulls from separate lists. The Pacific hurricane season actually starts May 15, while the Atlantic season began June 1. Both basins are seeing more named storms than would be expected this early in their seasons, DaSilva said. Barry, as the second named storm for the Atlantic, is more than two weeks early. On average, a second storm is named on July 16. "Flossie will be sixth named storm in the Pacific, where the average 6th named storm is Aug. 3. So we are two months ahead," DaSilva said. "This has been a very hot start to the season." Later in the week, forecasters are watching for disturbances off the Southeast coast of the U.S. starting around the Fourth of July. "The next thing to watch is what might happen July 4-7," DaSilva said. He said a cold front is expected to stall in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Storms often form from stalled cold fronts, he said. DaSilva does not expect a hurricane, although the weather front could bring heavy rains to North Florida. But the threat remains several days out and it is possible it could result in only rip currents, he said. Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tropical Storms Barry, Flossie form. Will the US get hit?
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
Two tropical systems threaten to pound Mexico. Will US get hit?
Tropical Depression 2, which formed in the Atlantic Basin, was driving winds of about 30 mph early Sunday and could reach 39 mph required to become Tropical Storm Barry. "There are areas that could get 10 inches of rain regardless of whether it reaches tropical storm status," AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva told USA TODAY. "The main issues will be heavy rainfall and mudslides. Some areas such as Acapulco are still recovering from Hurrcane Erick." Hurricane Erick, which was actually a Pacific Basin storm, made landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on June 19. The storm brought destructive winds, heavy rains and widespread flooding to the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. Homes, roads and infrastructure were destroyed or damaged, leaving thousands of people without shelter, food, water and electricity. How do hurricanes form? An inside look at the birth and power of ferocious storms A Pacific Basin storm, Tropical Depression Six-E, was also gaining strength and was expected to become Tropical Storm Flossie some time Sunday. "What will become Flossie is hanging off the western side of Mexico in a very favorable environment for intensification," DaSilva said. "Unlike the storm on the eastern side, Flossie could rapidly intensify and we do expect it to become a hurricane on Tuesday." DaSilva said Flossie could top out as a Category 2 storm later Tuesday or Wednesday but is expected to remain offshore. Still, it is expected to get close enough to land to bring damaging winds to Mexico's coast. Tropical Depression 2: Forms off southeastern Mexico, forecast to become tropical storm The National Hurricane Center names storms in both basins, but pulls from separate lists. The Pacific hurricane season actually starts May 15, while the Atlantic season began June 1. Both basins are seing named storms ahead of average, DaSilva said. If Tropical Depression 2 does reach tropical storm status, the second named storm for the basin would be more than two weeks early. On average, second is named on July 16. "Flossie will be sixth named storm in the Pacific, where the average 6th named storm is Aug. 3. So we are two months ahead. This has been a very hot start to the season." Later in the week, forecasters are watching for disturbances off the Southeast coast of the U.S. starting around the Fourth of July. "The next thing to watchi is what might happen July 4-7," DaSilva said. He said a cold front is expected to stall in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Storms often form from stalled cold fronts, he said. DaSilva does not expect a hurricane, although the weather front could bring heavy rains to North Florida. But the threat remains several days out and it is possible it could result in only rip currents, he said. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Tropical storms Barry and Flossie path tracker: Will Texas, Florida see impact amid Mexico threat?
Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie have formed on either side of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center detected on Sunday. While officials said direct impacts in the United States are not expected, a warning was issued about some moisture hitting southern coasts, Florida, Texas and Louisiana, for the July 4th week. This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Barry(AP) Here is a path tracker for both storms, their projected impacts on Mexico, and whether Texas or Florida will face effects. As of Sunday, Barry's center was approximately 90 miles east-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, and 165 miles southeast of Tampico, Mexico, moving northwest at 6 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40-45 mph. It formed in the Bay of Campeche from Tropical Depression Two and made landfall Sunday night along Mexico's Gulf Coast. Forecast Path: Barry moved inland over eastern Mexico (southern Tamaulipas to northern Veracruz, including Tampico) on Sunday, rapidly weakening due to land interaction and 25-30 knots of westerly wind shear. The NHC said it expects dissipation by Monday. Meanwhile, a tropical storm warning was issued from Boca de Catan to Tecolutla, with 3-6 inches of rain and isolated areas up to 10 inches expected across Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas through Monday. No direct impact is expected in Texas, but rip currents and high surf may affect South Texas beaches due to Barry's proximity. No impact is forecast for Florida from Barry, as its effects are confined to Mexico. Tropical Storm Flossie Path Tracker As of Sunday, Flossie was located 240 miles south of Acapulco, Mexico, moving west at 9 mph with 40 mph sustained winds. Formed from Invest 95E in the Eastern Pacific, it parallels Mexico's southwest coast. Forecast Path: Flossie is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 or 2 hurricane by Monday or Tuesday, but remain offshore, moving northwest near Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes. Flossie will bring 3-6 inches of rain, with up to 10 inches in isolated areas across Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through early next week. Flash flooding, mudslides, and high surf are likely, especially in Acapulco, still recovering from Hurricane Erick. No direct impacts are expected in Texas or Florida. Flossie's tropical moisture may contribute to monsoonal rains in the Southwestern US before July 4, but Florida remains unaffected.
