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Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Climate
- Bloomberg
Twin Tropical Storms Threaten Mexico From Atlantic and Pacific
Tropical storms have spun up on both sides of Mexico, with the most serious threat coming from flooding rains along the country's eastern coastline facing the Bay of Campeche, the US National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Storm Barry has formed about 165 miles (266 kilometers) southeast of Tampico on Mexico's east coast, with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles an hour. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Flossie has developed from a patch of thunder storms and wind off the country's Pacific coastline and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves northwest parallel to the shore.


Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Reveals Path of Potential Tropical Storm Dalila
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A forecast map from the National Hurricane Center has tracked a developing system in the eastern Pacific that's poised to strengthen into a tropical storm. If it does, it will take the name Tropical Storm Dalila. Why It Matters The 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15 and has already seen the formation of Tropical Storms Alvin, Barbara and Cosme. Dalila, which is expected to form on Friday, would become the fourth named storm system of the season. The NHC said the system could bring periods of heavy rainfall to parts of Mexico—including the states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Colima—through the weekend. These downpours may lead to localized flooding and mudslides, particularly in steep terrain. What To Know The NHC's map indicates the system will track north and west parallel with Mexico's southwestern coast. Designated a potential tropical cyclone at the time of writing, the system is anticipated to strengthen and reach tropical storm status later on Friday, according to the agency. This map from the National Hurricane Center shows the predicted path for Potential Tropical Cyclone Four-E, which is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Dalila. This map from the National Hurricane Center shows the predicted path for Potential Tropical Cyclone Four-E, which is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Dalila. National Hurricane Center Forecasters at Fox Weather said the system was forecast to follow a path much like Barbara's, which quickly weakened as it moved north over cooler waters. Similarly, the outlet anticipated that Dalila would have limited effects on land. The NHC said tropical storm watches were in effect for the coast of southwestern Mexico. What People Are Saying National Hurricane Center Pacific said in a Friday morning update on X, formerly Twitter: "Potential Tropical Cyclone #Four-E Advisory 3: Disturbance Expected to Become a Tropical Storm Later Today. Tropical Storm Watch Remains in Effect For the Coast Of Southwestern Mexico." Meteorologist Phil Ferro wrote on X on Thursday: "Thursday Evening Potential Storm 4-E Advisory & Cone. It's forecast to become a full tropical storm Friday. It will be named Dalila. It should run into a high pressure dome, bounce off it, and get redirected away from Western Mexico." Meteorologist Ryan Maue wrote on X on Thursday: "A tropical storm (Dalila) will form in the next 48-hours off southern coast of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific and probably become a hurricane." AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines previously told Newsweek: "There's no doubt three named storms so early is highly unusual. The first hurricane doesn't usually occur until last week of June." What Happens Next The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a likely below-normal season this year in the eastern Pacific, with 12 to 18 named storms expected. Of those, five to 10 may strengthen into hurricanes, and two to five could reach major hurricane status. The 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season runs through November 30.


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.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hurricane Preparedness Week, day 7: What you should know to take action before a storm
May 10 is final day of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on taking action today. The 2025 hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Hurricane Center will begin issuing daily tropical outlooks later this week, on May 15, and AccuWeather issued its first advisory warning a tropical storm has a low chance of developing later this month. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location To raise awareness about the dangers posed by hurricanes and tropical storms and encourage people to prepare early for storms, the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service established May 4-10 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. The week covered various topics each day, providing valuable information for those new to hurricanes and good reminders to seasoned Florida residents. Early predictions are for a "volatile hurricane" season in 2025, with above-normal activity. Colorado State University forecasters ranked Florida No. 1 among all 50 states when it comes to the probability of a named storm coming within 50 miles, at 92%. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Hurricane Center will begin issuing tropical outlooks on May 15, highlighting any tropical disturbances showing potential for development. Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025 is scheduled for May 4-10, focusing on a different topic each day. Here's the lineup: May 4: Know your risk: Wind and water May 5: Prepare before hurricane season Tuesday, May 6: Understand forecast information May 7: Get moving when a storm threatens May 8: Stay protected during storms May 9: Use caution after storms Saturday, May 10: Take action today The topic on the final day of Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025 is "Take Action Now." NOAA rounded up the week by reminding residents they should: Determine your risk from water and wind. Begin preparing now, before a storm. Learn how to understand hurricane forecasts and alerts. Learn what to do before, during and after a storm. Here's our roundup of some of the key things to know from the week. ➤ New to hurricanes? Everything to know about NOAA tips from Hurricane Preparedness Week Determine now if you live in a storm surge evacuation zone. Here's how to find your zone: Go to the Florida Department of Emergency Management's Know Your Zone website In the top left corner, enter your address In the left column you'll see your evacuation zone Typically, Zone A is the most vulnerable and most likely to be evacuated first. Zone F is most likely to be evacuated last. If you live in a flood-prone area, you're especially vulnerable to hurricane impacts. However, remember that even it you don't live in a flood-prone area, you're not necessarily safe since extreme rain can flood even those areas. Here's how to find out now the flood risk for your area so you can plan accordingly. Go to FEMA's Flood Risk website, Scroll down and enter your zip code and click on Discover Your Risk Look at the map to see if your risk is low, moderate or high You can also enter your address for a more precise view of your risk You can also check NOAA's Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper at Zoom in on the map to see a coastal flood hazard composite showing zones 1 to 11. Develop an evacuation plan, get your home and yard ready now, check your insurance policy, make sure you have shutters, and start assembling disaster supplies while shelves are fully stocked. Here are a few sites offering disaster supply checklists: AccuWeather Federal Alliance for Safe Homes FEMA NWS Red Cross Generally, "a watch means impacts are possible; a warning means impacts are expected or happening," NOAA said. "Different hazards and alerts require different responses." Here's what the various watches and warnings associated with tropical cyclones from the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service mean and what you should do when each is issued. "Rely on official forecasts and well-established media partners," NOAA said. The USA Today Network-Florida has been a trusted source for tropical news, with daily stories on the latest conditions in the tropics beginning May 15. When a storm looks as if it may be heading our way, coverage ramps up even more to provide you with everything you need to know in your area to make important decisions for you and your family. We pull together information not only from NOAA and the National Hurricane Center, but also our partners with USA Today Network and local Florida sites. We also gather Florida-specific information from AccuWeather experts and Dr. Ryan Truchelut, chief meteorologist with WeatherTiger, for what Florida residents need to know. We also encourage you to sign up to receive text alerts specific to your area both before and after a storm hits. We also have people available to answer storm-related questions you may have. NOAA also recommended residents have the Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on their phones to receive warnings. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location On an iPhone, go to: Settings Notifications Government Alerts (on the bottom of the screen) Turn on the desired alert On an Android, go to: Settings Notifications Wireless emergency alerts (which may be under advanced settings or safety and emergency) Turn on the desired alert When the National Hurricane Center posts its map predicting where a storm will go, there's a tendency to focus on that cone. However, cone tells you only where the center of the storm is projected to be at specific intervals. What it does not do is tell you where the impacts from the storm could be felt. "Impacts can be felt far from the storm's center, even well inland and outside the forecast cone," NOAA said. The forecast cone means "the storm's center will probably travel somewhere within the cone's boundaries. "Historically, the storm's center has remained within the forecasted cone roughly two-thirds of the time." Important reminder: "The cone does NOT represent the size of the storm in any way," NOAA emphasized. The National Hurricane Center will release its predictions for the 2025 hurricane season later this month. Early forecasts released so far predict: : Predicting 2025 could be a year with "volatile hurricanes" and warns storms could rapidly intensify shortly before making landfall. Named storms: 13 to 18 Hurricanes: 7-10 Major hurricanes: 3-5 Direct U.S. impacts: 3-6 Colorado State University: Season will be above normal. Florida ranked No. 1 when it came to the probability of a named storm coming within 50 miles, at 92%. 17 named storms 9 hurricanes 4 major hurricanes Dr. Ryan Truchelut, chief meteorologist with WeatherTiger, said 2025 has a "50-50 shot of landing in the ranges of": 16-21 tropical storms 7-9 hurricanes 3-4 major hurricanes Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them: Andrea: AN-dree-uh Barry: BAIR-ree Chantal: shahn-TAHL Dexter: DEHK-ster Erin: AIR-rin Fernand: fair-NAHN Gabrielle: ga-bree-ELL Humberto: oom-BAIR-toh Imelda: ee-MEHL-dah Jerry: JEHR-ee Karen: KAIR-ren Lorenzo: loh-REN-zoh Melissa: meh-LIH-suh Nestor: NES-tor Olga: OAL-guh Pablo: PAHB-lo Rebekah: reh-BEH-kuh Sebastien: se-BAS-tee-en Tanya: TAHN-yuh Van: van Wendy: WEN-dee We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage as conditions warrant and daily beginning May 15. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And subscribe here. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Hurricane Preparedness Week, day 7: Take action now, before storm