Tropical Storm Barbara Develops Off Mexico's Coast, Hurricane Potential Looms
Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off Mexico's southwest coast, with forecasts indicating it may strengthen into a hurricane by Monday, bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous surf.
Overview
- Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
- The US National Hurricane Center predicts Barbara could become a hurricane by Monday.
- Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected in western Mexico, raising concerns for flooding and mudslides.
- No coastal watches or warnings have been issued yet for the storm, but dangerous surf and rip currents are anticipated.
- Residents are advised to prepare for potential impacts as the storm develops.
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Analysis
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Emphasizes the formation of Tropical Storm Barbara off Mexico's southwest coast and potential hazards.
Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico.
There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in Mexico's western states may cause flooding and mudslides through Monday.
The storm is expected to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the southwestern coast of Mexico.
The storm is forecasted to become a hurricane by Monday according to the US National Hurricane Center.
Heavy rainfall could result in flooding and mudslides.
The maximum sustained winds reached 45 mph (75 kph) with higher gusts.
Center
Emphasizes the location and movement of Tropical Storm Barbara in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
At 4 a.m., the center was located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, moving west-northwest at 12 miles per hour.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Left
Emphasizes the formation of Tropical Storm Barbara off Mexico's southwest coast and potential hazards.
Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico.
There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches in Mexico's western states may cause flooding and mudslides through Monday.
The storm is expected to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the southwestern coast of Mexico.
The storm is forecasted to become a hurricane by Monday according to the US National Hurricane Center.
Heavy rainfall could result in flooding and mudslides.
The maximum sustained winds reached 45 mph (75 kph) with higher gusts.
Center
Emphasizes the location and movement of Tropical Storm Barbara in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
At 4 a.m., the center was located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, moving west-northwest at 12 miles per hour.
Right
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Articles (3)
PBS NewsHour·7d·"…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."
The Guardian·7d·"…Heavy rainfall totals of 2 to 4in (5 to 10cm), with amounts of up to 6in (15cm) in limited areas, are possible across portions of the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through Monday."
CBS News·7d·"…The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, with higher gusts."