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Globe and Mail
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Globe and Mail
Tropical Storm Barbara becomes a hurricane, the first of the eastern Pacific season
Tropical Storm Barbara has strengthened into a hurricane, the first of the eastern Pacific hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday swells generated by the storm system will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Hurricane Barbara was located about 245 kilometres southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 120 k/h. The storm's centre was moving northwest at 17 k/h. No coastal warnings or watches were in effect Monday morning. But the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall to coastal areas of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco states, with the possibility of localized flooding. The hurricane centre said swells from Barbara were likely to form life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the southwestern Mexican coast, with gusty winds likely. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cosme strengthened slightly Monday but remained well off the coast of Mexico, about 1,015 km south-southwest of the tip of Baja California, the NHC said. At 2 a.m. local time it had maximum sustained winds of 80 k/h and was moving west-northwest at 14 k/h. Cosme is expected to reach near-hurricane strength on Monday before turning to the northeast and picking up speed Tuesday into Wednesday.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become a hurricane Monday as Storm Cosme forms in the Pacific
Two tropical storms gathered strength off Mexico 's Pacific coast Monday, with one forecast to become a hurricane later in the day, forecasters warned. Tropical Storm Barbara was about 185 miles (295 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico early on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Barbara is expected to continue moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph for the next couple of days. It will reach hurricane strength later on Monday but should begin weakening by Tuesday, the NHC said. The storm may bring total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (51 to 101 millimeters) to coastal areas of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco states, with the possibility of localized flooding on Monday. The NHC said swells from Barbara were likely to form life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the southwestern Mexican coast, with gusty winds likely. Another tropical storm, Cosme, strengthened slightly Monday but remained well off the coast of Mexico, about 630 miles (1,015 kilometers) south-southwest of the tip of Baja California, the NHC said. At 2 a.m. local time it had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving west-northwest at 9 mph. Cosme is expected to reach near-hurricane strength on Monday before turning to the northeast and picking up speed Tuesday into Wednesday.
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become a hurricane Monday as Storm Cosme forms in the Pacific
MIAMI (AP) — Two tropical storms gathered strength off Mexico's Pacific coast Monday, with one forecast to become a hurricane later in the day, forecasters warned. Tropical Storm Barbara was about 185 miles (295 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico early on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Barbara is expected to continue moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph for the next couple of days. It will reach hurricane strength later on Monday but should begin weakening by Tuesday, the NHC said. The storm may bring total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches (51 to 101 millimeters) to coastal areas of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco states, with the possibility of localized flooding on Monday. The NHC said swells from Barbara were likely to form life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the southwestern Mexican coast, with gusty winds likely. Another tropical storm, Cosme, strengthened slightly Monday but remained well off the coast of Mexico, about 630 miles (1,015 kilometers) south-southwest of the tip of Baja California, the NHC said. At 2 a.m. local time it had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving west-northwest at 9 mph. Cosme is expected to reach near-hurricane strength on Monday before turning to the northeast and picking up speed Tuesday into Wednesday.
The Independent
08-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Tropical storm off Mexico coast could become hurricane
Tropical Storm Barbara, located 170 miles southwest of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, is expected to become a Hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The Storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is moving west-northwest at 12 mph; it is not expected to threaten land. No coastal watches or warnings have been issued at this time. Barbara is forecasted to move west-northwest for two days before turning west into the Pacific by Tuesday. Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with up to 6 inches in some areas, is possible across the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through Monday, potentially causing flooding and mudslides; swells may also produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the southwestern Mexico coast.
The Independent
08-06-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Tropical Storm Barbara threatens hurricane off Mexico
Tropical Storm Barbara is gaining strength off the southwestern coast of Mexico and is anticipated to become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm is not expected to threaten land. Barbara was located approximately 170 miles (275 kilometers) southwest of Zihuatanejo, a popular tourist port in Guerrero state, the center reported. The storm's maximum sustained winds were recorded at 60 mph (95 kph), and it was moving west-northwest at 12 mph (19 kph). At present, no coastal watches or warnings have been issued. The storm is expected to become a hurricane later Sunday as it moves west-northwest for two more days, before turning toward west into the Pacific by Tuesday, forecasters said. Barbara formed off the southwest coast of Mexico earlier Sunday. Heavy rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with amounts of up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) in limited areas, are possible across portions of the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through Monday. Th rainfall may lead to flooding and mudslides. Swells affecting portions of the southwestern Mexico coast for the next few days can produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the hurricane center said.
