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Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
Hurricane Flossie Could Become a Major Hurricane Off the Pacific Coast of Mexico
Hurricane Flossie strengthened to a Category 2 cyclone Tuesday off the Pacific coast of Mexico and could become a major hurricane before weakening later this week, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said Flossie had maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph) and that rain was falling over parts of coastal Mexico. The hurricane was centered 180 miles (285 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. On Tuesday afternoon, it was on the brink of becoming a Category 3 hurricane. The hurricane was forecast to continue strengthening and could be a major hurricane as soon as Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. A major hurricane is classified as Category 3 or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph (180 kph). Flossie was moving to the northwest at 10 mph (17 kph) and was expected to generally continue that motion over the next few days. The system should move away from southwestern Mexico by Tuesday night, forecasters said. A tropical storm warning was in effect from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula. Rainfall totals up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) were possible in some areas, the hurricane center said. Forecasters expect Flossie to rapidly weaken starting late Wednesday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico's southeast and southwest coasts
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday near Mexico's southeast coast and is expected to drench the region for several days. The storm's center was located about 90 miles (140 kilometers) east-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico and about 165 miles (about 265 kilometers) southeast of Tampico, Mexico, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. It had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was moving northwest at 6 mph (9 kph). A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan southward to Tecolutla. The storm is expected to strengthen slightly before it reaches the coast of southeastern Mexico. Rapid weakening is expected after the system moves inland. Forecasters said that the storm could dump three to six inches (eight to 15 centimeters) of rain with an isolated maximum total of 10 inches (25 centimeters) across Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas through Monday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Flossie formed off Mexico's southwest coast. It was located about 240 miles (390 kilometers) south of Acapulco and was moving west at 9 mph (15 kph) with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph). A tropical storm watch was in effected for Mexico's southwest coast from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes. Flossie is expected to become a hurricane on Monday or Tuesday, but remains in open waters just west of Mexico. Forecasters said the storm could dump three to six inches (eight to 15 centimeters) of rain with an isolated maximum total of 10 inches (25 centimeters) across parts of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through early next week.
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.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical cyclone may soon form in Bay of Campeche near southern Mexico
Tropical Storm Andrea may have formed and quickly dissipated in the Atlantic Ocean, but low pressure in the Bay of Campeche has a high chance of tropical cyclone formation in coming days. The National Hurricane Center reported June 28 that tropical storm watches or warnings may be required for portions of the Mexican Gulf Coast as soon as the same day. The National Weather Service of Corpus Christi said impacts to South Texas are not anticipated as of June 28, but residents and visitors should stay up to date with the forecast for any updates. Showers and thunderstorms are circulating in the area. If the trends continue, a tropical depression is likely to form and continue moving west-northwestward toward eastern Mexico. It could possibly move inland to the country by June 30. More: 2025 hurricane season: Your guide to storm forecast, preparation and more More: Hurricane names: Why we name storms, how they are selected John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at Consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to the Caller-Times. This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: A tropical cyclone forecast to form in Bay of Campeche
Chicago Tribune
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Chicago Tribune
Column: Extreme weather shows Chicago White Sox need a retractable roof on their next ballpark
From last winter's polar vortex to this week's heat wave, Chicagoans have experienced several degrees of uncomfortableness in a few short months. We weather the extreme weather well enough, thanks to a lot of practice, and tend to think of ourselves as a hardy bunch that shrugs off the bitter cold or sweltering heat because we're Chicagoans. It's a small price to pay for living in the world's greatest city, so we persevere and wear our rugged exteriors on our sleeves like a badge of honor. But this latest experience under the Heat Dome had me wondering whether it's time to accept that, down deep, we're really weather wimps. We don't want to leave the house when the wind chill is below zero or the heat index is over 90. We love our central heating and air conditioning, despite our gritty reputation. There's nothing wrong with admitting you prefer comfort over extreme cold or heat, even as we've been typecast as a city that loves our 'Bears Weather,' a holdover from a few cold-weather wins during the Super Bowl season 40 years ago. This year has seen a cold spring turn into a hot summer almost overnight. Wrigley Field was a sweat box over the weekend, with an umpire and a Seattle Mariners pitcher leaving Saturday's game because of the heat. It was less worrisome Monday at Rate Field, where the White Sox took on the Arizona Diamondbacks with the sun down, but I still felt for Sox players taking infield practice, remembering former first baseman John Kruk's clubhouse rant in 1995 when manager Terry Bevington ordered pregame infield practice during a similar heat wave. The only way for fans to escape Monday was to hit the showers, and a long line of kids waited to jump into the left-field shower during the game, gleefully soaking themselves while the Sox got pummeled 10-0. Climate change has brought more tropical weather than ever to Midwestern cities, and despite what the stable genius and his administration want to believe, it's not going to reverse course anytime soon. That's why it's imperative for future White Sox owner Justin Ishbia to rip up the current renderings of the proposed ballpark in the South Loop and commission an architect to draw up a new one with a retractable roof. When Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf outlined his long-term succession plan last month, he in effect handed the stadium issue to Ishbia, who figures to own the controlling stake in the team by 2030 or so — just in time for a new ballpark to open, assuming he's open to paying for most or all of it with his $4.3 billion. Reinsdorf's search for public funding for a new park is toast, so if Ishbia doesn't do it, the Sox will either have to readjust their lease at Rate Field or move. Sox fans deserve better, but they seldom get what they want. The Sox last year gave us a look at how a new ballpark would look at The 78, and the renderings received rave reviews. Everything looked cool. But the idea of making the public build the Sox yet another ballpark — after they messed up with an antiseptic stadium with a steep upper deck that is now closed off during most weekday games — was a deal breaker. If the Sox are realistic, they would admit most of their fans go to games only when the team is winning, and even then they usually wait until the weather is tolerable. A retractable roof, like the ones built by the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, would fix one of those problems. A new owner in Ishbia might fix both. Would Sox fans accept a retractable dome? A former player told me once they got used to it, they'd love it. 'Every new ballpark constructed should have a (retractable) roof,' he said. 'Not just because it's too hot but for concerts and events in the winter to make it pay off.' Before Monday's game, I asked rookie pitcher Grant Taylor, who played in the jungle-like humidity at LSU, what he thought of the Sox moving into a retractable-dome ballpark down the line. Taylor had just experienced two such parks in Houston and Toronto. 'I thought that was cool in Toronto,' he said of the Rogers Centre. 'I liked it better with the roof open, but yeah. When we were in Houston it was raining one of those days, and it was so nice to put the dome over (the field) and still play baseball. 'That's huge. You look at the St. Louis series (in Chicago) when we had to cancel a game and then have to use all of our relief arms in a doubleheader the next day. I think it would be pretty sweet. I prefer a stadium that's open on a good day, but if it's raining or 100 degrees outside, it's nice to have a dome.' The Cubs will have to live with future heat issues at Wrigley Field, the second-oldest ballpark behind Fenway Park. The Rickettses have invested heavily in renovations, but a roof is not part of their long-term vision. But it's not too late for the Sox to understand this concept of climate change and its effect on games. The Rangers owners came to the conclusion that a roof was necessary in their oppressive heat and left a perfectly suitable ballpark that opened in 1994 — three years after the Sox moved into new Comiskey Park — to enjoy the air-conditioned comforts of Globe Life Field. As we sweat away the summer, imagine walking out of 98-degree heat and into a 72-degree, climate-controlled ballpark to watch the Sox play. It's not as crazy as you'd think. Now they just have to figure out the winning part.
