Summary
Tropical Storm Barry formed near Mexico's southeast coast and is expected to bring heavy rain to the area. Another storm, Tropical Storm Flossie, developed off Mexico's southwest coast and could become a hurricane by early next week.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Barry is located near Tuxpan, Mexico.
- Barry has winds of 45 mph (75 kph) and is moving northwest at 12 mph (19 kph).
- A storm warning is in place for Mexico's southeast coast from Boca de Catan to Tecolutla.
- Barry is expected to make landfall on Sunday night and weaken quickly inland.
- It may produce 3 to 6 inches of rain, with some areas seeing up to 10 inches, mainly in Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas.
- Tropical Storm Flossie is located south of Acapulco, Mexico.
- Flossie has winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and is moving west at 9 mph (15 kph).
- A storm watch is issued for the southwest coast from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes.
- Flossie might become a hurricane by late Monday or Tuesday and may cause 3 to 6 inches of rain in areas like Oaxaca and Guerrero.