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Tropical Storm Flossie strengthens, hurricane warning issued for Mexico's Pacific coast
Tropical Storm Flossie is seen near Mexico at 5:40 p.m. ET on Monday, June 30, 2025. (NOAA) MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Flossie continued to gain steam off Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast on Monday afternoon and was projected to turn into a hurricane overnight. Meanwhile, the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Barry dumped rain on eastern Mexico. Flossie strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (105 km/h). It was centered about 155 miles (250 kilometres) southwest of Zihuatanejo and was moving northwest at 10 mph. Mexico's government issued a tropical storm warning along the southwestern coast from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula. A tropical storm watch remained in effect for the southwest coast from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes. A watch means tropical storm conditions are possible in the area within two days. Flossie is expected to rapidly intensify into a hurricane late Monday or early Tuesday, then skirt the coast for a few days. While its center is forecast to remain offshore, moderate rain was likely in parts of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco through early next week. Meanwhile, the remnants of Barry were bringing heavy rain to Mexico's Gulf coast after it came ashore as a tropical depression south of Tampico with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. ____ The Associated Press
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2 days ago
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NHC tracking system that could stall over Florida. Sarasota, Bradenton July 4th impact
Planning any outdoor activities in Sarasota or Manatee County this upcoming Fourth of July weekend? You may want to make backup plans to move things inside. A disturbance is expected to stall late this week of the southeastern coast of the United States and could lead to the formation of an area of low pressure over Florida by the holiday weekend. As of 8 a.m. June 30, it had a low chance for tropical or subtropical development, according to the National Hurricane Center. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The system stretches across Florida, from the northeastern Gulf to the Atlantic waters off the southeastern coast of the United States. Whether or not a system develops, increased rainfall is expected through the next week. If you missed it over the weekend, the second named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Barry developed Sunday, June 29 before making landfall in Veracruz, Mexico. By Monday morning, June 30, it had weakened to a remnant low as it continues to bring heavy rain to some areas. The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. A frontal boundary is expected to stall and weaken off the southeast U.S. coast late this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. An area of low pressure could develop from the weakening front by the weekend off the southeast U.S., over Florida, or over the eastern Gulf. Some gradual tropical or subtropical development could occur thereafter as the low moves little. Formation chance through 48 hours: low, near 0 percent. Formation chance through 7 days: low, 20 percent. "A cold front will dive off the coast late this week, and it may act as a catalyst for development either in the eastern Gulf or off the Southeast coast," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert. "Wind shear, which can inhibit development, is expected to be fairly low and ocean water temperatures in the Gulf are above average which can aid in development in the outlooked area." "This system poses no direct threat to Florida over the next 5-7 days; however, this system could bring locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and an increased rip current risk along the Gulf or Atlantic Coast later this week and will continue to be monitored closely," the Florida Department of Emergency Management said. "Those heading to the beaches for the holiday weekend from northern Florida and the Alabama and Mississippi panhandles to the Carolinas are urged to monitor the forecast, as there may be rough surf and rip currents and perhaps gusty winds should a tropical depression or storm develop," DaSilva said. The Fourth of July forecast for Lee County from the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay as of June 30, 2025: Sarasota County, July 4th: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of rain is 60 percent. On Friday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of rain is 50 percent. Manatee County, July 4th: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of rain is 70 percent. On Friday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of rain is 40 percent. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: NOAA tracks system over Florida. Sarasota 4th of July weather forecast
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2 days ago
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Tropical Depression Two forms off southeastern Mexico, forecast to become tropical storm
Tropical Depression Two has formed off the east coast of Mexico and could become Tropical Storm Barry sometime on Sunday. The storm system became better organized as it moved into the Bay of Campeche on June 28, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an evening update. The depression was centered roughly 100 miles east-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico and 210 miles southeast of Tuxpan. A U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter and crew flew into the storm on June 28 and found maximum sustained winds of 30 mph. The depression was moving slowly west-northwest in a general direction expected to take it over the coast of Mexico somewhere between Tampico and Tuxpan on the night of June 29. Because the hurricane center expects the depression to strengthen before making landfall, Mexico has posted tropical storm warnings along the coast from Boca de Catan south to Tecolutla. Whether or not the depression becomes Tropical Storm Barry, it is expected to deliver heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals as high as 10 inches across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas. The hurricane center warns that could trigger flash flooding in the region. "Regardless of tropical cyclone formation, locally heavy rains are ongoing over portions of Guatemala and southeastern Mexico, and will continue during the next few days," the hurricane center said. The depression isn't facing ideal environmental conditions for strengthening, but surface water temperatures in the region are warm, making it possible that the system could become a minimal tropical storm with winds of 30 mph, the hurricane center said. Once it makes landfall, the storm is forecast to quickly fall apart over the "rugged high terrain" of Central Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Andrea, became the season's first tropical storm on June 24. Active hurricane weather typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Meanwhile in the Pacific, a system offshore from southern Mexico is forecast to become a tropical depression or tropical storm by sometime on June 29, the hurricane center said. The system, a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, is forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of Central America and southern Mexico. "Environmental conditions appear conducive for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form during the next day or so while the system moves slowly west-northwestward off the coast of southern Mexico," the hurricane center said. If the disturbance becomes a tropical storm, it would be the sixth named storm of the Pacific hurricane season, which started May 15, and would be named Flossie. Tropical cyclone warnings could be issued later on June 28, the hurricane center 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. Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Prepare now for hurricanes: Here's what you should do to stay safe before a storm arrives Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there. Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said. Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation. Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Storm tracker: Tropical Depression Two forms
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NHC tracking system that could stall over Florida. Fort Myers, Lee County July 4th impact
Planning any outdoor activities in Fort Myers or Lee County this upcoming Fourth of July weekend? You may want to make backup plans to move things inside. A disturbance is expected to stall late this week of the southeastern coast of the United States and could lead to the formation of an area of low pressure over Florida by the holiday weekend. As of 8 a.m. June 30, it had a low chance for tropical or subtropical development, according to the National Hurricane Center. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The system stretches across Florida, from the northeastern Gulf to the Atlantic waters off the southeastern coast of the United States. Whether or not a system develops, increased rainfall is expected through the next week. If you missed it over the weekend, the second named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Barry developed Sunday, June 29 before making landfall in Veracruz, Mexico. By Monday morning, June 30, it had weakened to a remnant low as it continues to bring heavy rain to some areas. The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. A frontal boundary is expected to stall and weaken off the southeast U.S. coast late this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. An area of low pressure could develop from the weakening front by the weekend off the southeast U.S., over Florida, or over the eastern Gulf. Some gradual tropical or subtropical development could occur thereafter as the low moves little. Formation chance through 48 hours: low, near 0 percent. Formation chance through 7 days: low, 20 percent. "A cold front will dive off the coast late this week, and it may act as a catalyst for development either in the eastern Gulf or off the Southeast coast," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather lead hurricane expert. "Wind shear, which can inhibit development, is expected to be fairly low and ocean water temperatures in the Gulf are above average which can aid in development in the outlooked area." "This system poses no direct threat to Florida over the next 5-7 days; however, this system could bring locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds and an increased rip current risk along the Gulf or Atlantic Coast later this week and will continue to be monitored closely," the Florida Department of Emergency Management said. "Those heading to the beaches for the holiday weekend from northern Florida and the Alabama and Mississippi panhandles to the Carolinas are urged to monitor the forecast, as there may be rough surf and rip currents and perhaps gusty winds should a tropical depression or storm develop," DaSilva said. The Fourth of July forecast for Lee County from the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay as of June 30, 2025: July 4th forecast: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of rain is 70 percent. Friday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of rain is 50 percent The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: NOAA tracks system over Florida. Fort Myers 4th of July forecast
Washington Post
2 days ago
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Tropical Storm Flossie strengthens, hurricane warning issued for Mexico's Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Flossie strengthened off Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast on Monday as the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Barry dumped rain on eastern Mexico. Flossie strengthened with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph). It was centered about 160 miles (255 kilometers) south-southwest of Zihuatanejo and was moving northwest at 10 mph.
